Senior Contracts Administration

Randstad NV; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat management

Career progression

New office

Well-being perks

Job summary

Randstad NV is recruiting a Senior Contracts Administrator for our client, a national builder delivering large and diverse projects across Australia. The role involves overseeing contracts, procurement, budgeting, and on-site oversight with a strong safety and governance focus.

You will work closely with Project Managers, engineers, and commercial teams to drive commercial performance, risk management, and timely project delivery across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Contract administration experience within the Australian building and construction market.
• Ability to manage procurement schedules, cash-flow reconciliation, forecasting and margin across multiple live sites.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong negotiation skills and professional integrity.
• Tertiary degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent commercial construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee head contracts, trade lettings, and financial controls across multiple projects.
• Lead end-to-end trade procurement, scope reviews, level tender packages, negotiate terms, and execute robust subcontracts with zero commercial ambiguity.
• Play an active role in the development, commercial review, and submission of competitive, winning tenders for incoming construction opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to monitor program updates, manage risk registers, oversee document control, and maintain proactive communication with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Spend meaningful time on-site assessing progress against payment claims and actively supporting site safety culture through adherence to WHS policies and procedures.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement & cash-flow

Negotiation

Stakeholder relations

Education

Construction Management/Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Our client is a national builder well known for delivering large and diverse projects throughout Australia. A very well known name in the industry with high level talent throughout the business our client is looking for the best of the best to join a team. With decades of experience, the company has built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation. Their commitment to client satisfaction is evident in their meticulous project management, rigorous safety standards, and ability to consistently complete challenging builds on time and within budget.

The team is composed of seasoned Project Managers, Engineers, and commercial professionals who leverage the latest building technologies and sustainable practices. They are dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders and ensuring every project is executed with the utmost professionalism and integrity.

As their project pipeline continues to grow, they are seeking experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join their high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-profile projects while growing your career with a company that truly values its people, their expertise, and their craft.

Our client is a national builder well known for delivering large and diverse projects throughout Australia. A very well known name in the industry with high level talent throughout the business our client is looking for the best of the best to join a team. With decades of experience, the company has built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation. Their commitment to client satisfaction is evident in their meticulous project management, rigorous safety standards, and ability to consistently complete challenging builds on time and within budget.

The team is composed of seasoned Project Managers, Engineers, and commercial professionals who leverage the latest building technologies and sustainable practices. They are dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders and ensuring every project is executed with the utmost professionalism and integrity.

As their project pipeline continues to grow, they are seeking experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join their high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-profile projects while growing your career with a company that truly values its people, their expertise, and their craft.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial & Financial Control: Oversee head contracts, trade lettings, and financial controls across multiple projects. Accurately process variations, manage project budgets, handle cost-to-complete forecasting, and lead monthly cost reporting.
• Subcontractor Procurement & Management: Lead end-to-end trade procurement, conduct rigorous scope reviews, level tender packages, negotiate terms, and execute robust subcontracts with zero commercial ambiguity.
• Tender & Bid Support: Play an active role in the development, commercial review, and submission of competitive, winning tenders for incoming construction opportunities.
• Project Delivery & Compliance: Collaborate closely with Project Managers to monitor program updates, manage risk registers, oversee document control, and maintain proactive communication with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Site Engagement & Safety: Spend meaningful time on-site assessing physical progress against payment claims and actively supporting site safety culture through adherence to WHS policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Contract Administration experience within the Australian building and construction market
• Proven capacity to manage procurement schedules, cash-flow reconciliation, forecasting, and margin preservation across multiple live sites simultaneously.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong negotiation skills, professional integrity, and the ability to build lasting relationships with site teams, consultants, and trade partners.
• Tertiary degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent commercial construction experience.

Why Join This Team?

• Down-to-earth, supportive team with accessible, flat management
• Real pathways for progression and commercial leadership
• Brand-new office space, moments from dining and transport
• Vibrant culture featuring social clubs, team events, and well-being perks

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.