Senior Contracts Administrator

Longreach Recruitment | experts in property, construction, real estate and design; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career progression

Strong team culture

Job summary

Longreach Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator / Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major healthcare construction project in the South West region of WA. The role is primarily Perth-based with site visits as required, working within a collaborative commercial team.

You will manage financial and contractual aspects from procurement through final accounts, engage with subcontractors, consultants and clients, and contribute to delivery of high-profile healthcare

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, QS or related discipline.
• Experience as Senior Contract Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in commercial construction.
• Proven delivery of projects valued at $50M+.

Responsibilities

• Own financial and contractual management from procurement through final accounts.
• Collaborate with project delivery team, subcontractors and clients.
• Maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Contract administration

Quantity surveying

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

The Company:

Our client is a highly respected WA commercial builder with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across the healthcare, commercial, education and government sectors.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and a collaborative team culture, they have built a business that attracts and retains some of the industry's best construction professionals.

Known for quality delivery, strong client relationships and genuine investment in their people, they offer the stability of an established builder with clear opportunities to develop and progress your career.

Following the award of a major healthcare project, they are now looking for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator/ Senior QS to join their commercial team.

The Role Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with the wider project delivery team, you will take ownership of the financial and contractual management of a major construction project from procurement through to final accounts.

The project is located in the South West region of WA, with occasional site visits required throughout the project lifecycle.

The role will be primarily Perth-based, while supporting the successful delivery of this significant development.

About You

We are looking for an experienced commercial professional who can confidently manage the contractual and financial side of a major project.

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Senior Contract Administrator or Quantity Surveyor within commercial construction.
• Proven experience delivering projects valued at $50M+.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contract management.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience across healthcare, government or complex commercial projects will be highly regarded.

What's On Offer:

• The opportunity to work on a significant healthcare development.
• Join a secure builder with a strong pipeline of future projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear pathways for career progression.
• Strong leadership and excellent staff retention.
• Genuine long-term employment stability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SCA/QS looking to join a builder where you can build a long-term career, work on quality projects and be part of a team with a strong reputation in the WA market.

Full Australian working rights are required.

Due to the expected high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.