Pre-Contracts Advisor

Global Engineering and Construction; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Engineering and Construction is seeking a commercially astute Pre-Contracts Advisor to join our Brisbane team. You will review tender contracts, identify commercial risks and negotiate practical contractual solutions while collaborating with pre-contracts, estimating and operations colleagues to balance risk with project delivery.

You’ll play a key role in preparing contract handovers, contributing to governance improvements and guiding stakeholders across commercial and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in contracts or pre-contracts.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial risk.
• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to translate risks into practical commercial solutions.
• Experience engaging with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review tender contracts against Group Governance Standards, identify commercial risks and contractual obligations.
• Develop practical risk mitigation strategies and recommend commercially sound positions.
• Prepare, review and negotiate contractual departures, amendments and client responses.
• Partner with pre-contracts, estimating and operations teams to balance commercial risk with delivery requirements.
• Support contract negotiations and escalate material or unresolved risks when needed.
• Prepare contract handover summaries for project teams outlining key obligations and risks.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of contract governance processes across the Group.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Contract review

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Risk mitigation

Attention to detail

Project delivery

Education

Law / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Commerce degree

Job description

Global Engineering and Construction – Brisbane QLD

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from Global Engineering & Construction Pty Ltd

Global Groupcomprisesfour specialist brands: Global Engineering & Construction, Global Electrical & Instrumentation, Global Energy Australia and MFE. As a proudly Australian-owned business, we deliver engineering and construction solutions across the energy,resourcesand infrastructure sectors.

Our teams support major projects across Australia, partnering with clients to deliver critical infrastructure and services that power communities and industries. With a strong focus on safety and collaboration,we’vebuilt a reputation for delivering quality outcomes while creating an environment where our people can thrive.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a commercially astute Pre-Contracts Advisor to join our Brisbane-based team, supporting commercial outcomes across Global Group’s four businesses.

Reporting to the Group Contracts Manager, you’ll play a key role in reviewing tender contracts, identifying commercial risks and negotiating practical contractual solutions.

This is a great opportunity to influence projects from the outset, work alongside experienced commercial and operational leaders, and gain exposure to a diverse project portfolio.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing tender contracts against Group Contract Governance Standards, identifying commercial risks and contractual obligations.
• Developing practical risk mitigation strategies and recommending commercially sound contractual positions.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating contractual departures, amendments and client responses.
• Partnering with pre-contracts, estimating and operational teams to balance commercial risk with project delivery requirements.
• Supporting contract negotiations and escalating material or unresolved risks where required.
• Preparing contract handover summaries to ensure project teams understand key obligations, risks and contractual requirements.
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of contract governance processes and consistency across the Group.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings strong commercial judgement, a collaborative approach and the confidence to navigate complex contractual matters.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in contracts, pre-contracts or a commercially focused role, ideally within engineering, construction, oil and gas, mining or energy.
• A sound understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk and contractual obligations.
• Strong contract review, drafting and negotiation capabilities.
• The ability to identify contractual risks and translate them into practical commercial solutions.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders across commercial, operational and leadership teams.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Tertiary qualifications in Law, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why Join Global Group?

• Variety and exposure: Work across four specialist businesses, gaining exposure to a broad range of projects, clients and commercial environments.
• Make an impact: Play an important role in shaping contractual outcomes and protecting the commercial interests of the Group.
• Flexibility that works: We recognise that flexibility looks different for everyone. Tell us what flexibility means to you, and let’s have a conversation about what could work.
• Work collaboratively: Partner directly with experienced commercial, pre-contracts and operational leaders across the business.
• Opportunity to contribute: Help strengthen and refine commercial governance practices as the Group continues to evolve.

Interested?

If you’re a commercially minded contracts professional who enjoys solving problems, negotiating outcomes and contributing to successful project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.