Senior Contract Administrator

Hansen Yuncken; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration

Employee benefits

Job summary

Hansen Yuncken is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join our Sydney team, delivering complex projects across commercial, education and defence sectors. You will manage head contracts, subcontract relationships, procurement, cost reporting and programming, ensuring contractual documentation is accurate and timely.

We value excellent communication and negotiation skills, a safety‑minded approach, and a tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying.

Qualifications

• Recent Tier 1 or Tier 2 experience as a Senior Contract Administrator in a main contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of head contracts and subcontract management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CHEOPS.
• Experience across procurement, cost reporting, programming, and contractual documentation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive mindset focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex, high‑profile projects across commercial, education and defence sectors.
• Oversee head contracts and subcontract management.
• Coordinate procurement, cost reporting, programming, and contractual documentation.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality and teamwork on site.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Safety mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent

Tools

CHEOPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hansen Yuncken | Building the future since 1918

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with one of Australia’s leading construction companies?

Hansen Yuncken is currently seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join our team in Sydney. As part of our national business, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex, high‑profile projects that create lasting impact within our communities. There are opportunities across several projects in the commercial, education and defence sectors across the Greater Sydney Metro area.

What You’ll Bring:

• Recent Tier 1 or Tier 2 experience as a Senior Contract Administrator within a main contractor environment
• Strong understanding of head contracts and subcontract management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CHEOPS
• Experience across procurement, cost reporting, programming, and contractual documentation
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive mindset focused on safety, quality, and teamwork
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience
• Market‑leading remuneration and benefits
• Over 100 years of delivering iconic Australian projects
• A culture built on innovation, safety, and collaboration
• Real career growth and leadership opportunities
• A strong pipeline across the commercial, health, education, and defence sectors

At Hansen Yuncken, we are proud to offer long‑term career opportunities. Those who join us can look forward to an exceptional working environment, strong remuneration, excellent employee benefits, and a clear pathway for development. Our aim is to make your career with us both enjoyable and challenging.

For more information about our projects and locations, please contact Louise Aitken at [e-mail] or on 0410 282 419.