Contracts and Procurement Lead

Agilitus; Perth; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilitus in Perth is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lead to join our Commercial Team, supporting major EPCM projects across mining and infrastructure. This senior, hands-on role provides commercial support across contracts, procurement, claims, supplier performance and expediting, working closely with the client and project teams from procurement through to close-out.

You will bring 15+ years in contracts and procurement, strong EPCM background, AS4000/AS4911 knowledge, and a

Qualifications

• 15+ years in contracts, commercial and procurement roles.
• Strong EPCM experience in mining/ports/heavy construction.
• Experience managing contractor claims, procurement, and expediting.
• Knowledge of AS4000/AS4911 contracts and Australian standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of Construction, Goods & Services and Supplier Contracts.
• Maintain the Contract Status Report (CSR) and Procurement Status Report (PSR).
• Review contractor and supplier correspondence and prepare contractual responses.
• Assess claims, variations, EOTs, delay costs and other submissions.
• Coordinate RFQs, tender evaluations, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
• Undertake supplier expediting and manage delivery risks.

Skills

15+ years exp

EPCM background

AS4000/AS4911

Contract administration

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Commerce/Engineering/Construction/Procurement/QS/Law degree

Tools

Aconex

Job description

Agilitus is a leading engineering consultancy delivering innovative EPCM solutions across the mining, resources, energy, ports, and infrastructure sectors. We partner with our clients to optimise asset performance, improve safety outcomes, and drive project success through practical engineering and commercial expertise.

About the Role

As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lead to join our Commercial Team in Perth, supporting major EPCM projects. This senior, hands‑on role will provide commercial support across contracts, procurement, claims, supplier performance and expediting, working closely with the Client, project team and project site teams to deliver successful project outcomes from procurement through to close‑out.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day administration of Construction, Goods & Services and Supplier Contracts.
• Maintain the Contract Status Report (CSR), tracking commercial matters.
• Maintain the Procurement Status Report (PSR), monitoring supplier manufacturing, inspection and delivery milestones.
• Review contractor and supplier correspondence and prepare appropriate contractual responses.
• Assess claims, variations, EOTs, delay costs and other commercial submissions.
• Coordinate RFQs, tender evaluations, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
• Undertake supplier expediting and manage delivery risks.

About You

• 15+ years' experience in Contracts, Commercial and Procurement roles.
• Strong EPCM background within mining, marine, ports, or heavy construction.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Standard contracts, particularly AS4000 and AS4911.
• Experience managing contractor claims, procurement activities, and supplier expediting.
• Proficient in Aconex and contract administration processes.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management capability.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related discipline.

Why Join Us?

At Agilitus, we encompass an entrepreneurial mindset and a collaborative, supportive culture. We attract ambitious people, who are empowered and nurtured with the prospect of promotion as the business grows, with encouraged elevation into leadership roles supported by our existing leadership team – a mix of young and experienced. With no silos and a range of innovative projects, we offer a unique opportunity for like‑minded people to thrive in a teamwork‑inspired environment, as we work together to deliver multidisciplinary engineering solutions for clients and communities.

On a personal level, you’ll be part of an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. This will open the doors to flexible work arrangements to maintain a work‑life balance, tailored learning and development plans and career pathways, access to wellbeing services and more. We provide competitive remuneration including incentives and paid overtime, a generous paid primary and secondary parental leave policy, paid professional memberships and on‑the‑job mentoring and coaching with our industry‑leading technical experts. We are proud to promote our partnership with Engineers Australia, providing a supported pathway for our engineers to achieve chartered status.

Our Perth headquarters are the heart of our operations. Located in the CBD on the prestigious St Georges Terrace, the office is easily accessible by various public transport and paid parking facilities. We offer bright, modern workspaces with stocked kitchens featuring complimentary coffee machines, fruit and chocolate bowls, and beverages on a Friday afternoon reflecting our social culture. The 240 building itself boasts lavish end‑of‑trip and bike facilities, childcare facilities, concierge, lockers, dry cleaning, complimentary gym and fitness classes, and more. Our Atrium building also features indoor basketball courts and full‑sized squash courts accompanied by end‑of‑trip facilities.

About Us

Our vision is to be the most sought‑after global multi‑discipline engineering business; attracting and employing the best people with like‑minded values while working on projects that make a difference to our communities.

We’re in the business of solving engineering challenges but it’s more than that; it’s the difference we make for clients, our people and community. It’s about delivering on our promises and always exploring better ways of finding solutions.

Our agility ensures we find solutions to complex problems. We design innovative, best fit solutions for challenges that many haven’t been able to solve.