Senior Contracts Administrator - Rail Facilities

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging options

Up to 18 weeks parental leave

Flexible arrangements

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd – Sydney NSW is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to manage high-value subcontracts for rail facilities. The role bases in central Sydney with potential site moves to Clyde/Rosehill as projects progress in 2026.

You will lead scope development, procurement, negotiations and close-out reporting while guiding junior staff. Ideal candidates bring a postgraduate qualification and extensive experience in contracts administration or quantity surveying,

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in quantity surveying, commerce, accounting, business, construction, property, law or related discipline.
• Proven senior contracts-administration or quantity-surveying experience in construction or engineering.
• End-to-end procurement and management of high-value subcontract packages.
• Strong cost control, commercial negotiation and contract knowledge.
• Understanding of market conditions, document control and reliable records management.

Responsibilities

• Lead scope development, tender analysis, procurement and subcontract negotiations.
• Manage claims, variations, notices, cost forecasts, accruals and commercial reporting through close-out.
• Work with engineering teams to resolve scope gaps and plan procurement packages.
• Assess contractual risks, implement controls and support head-contract administration.
• Coach junior commercial staff and maintain effective subcontractor and market relationships.

Skills

Contracts admin

Quantity surveying

Procurement management

Cost control

Contract knowledge

Document control

Education

Postgraduate qualification in quantity surveying, commerce, accounting, business, construction, property, law or related discipline

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator - Rail Facilities

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd – Sydney NSW

Our client is an established engineering, construction and operations business delivering transport, building, water and other infrastructure works across Australia. Its multidisciplinary teams support the development and operation of assets used by local communities.

The Opportunity

Manage high-value subcontracts and self-performed works for rail buildings and facilities. The advertised office base is initially central Sydney, with a move to Clyde/Rosehill project sites during the latter part of 2026.

Your Work

• Lead scope development, tender analysis, procurement and subcontract negotiations.
• Manage claims, variations, notices, cost forecasts, accruals and commercial reporting through close-out.
• Work with engineering teams to resolve scope gaps and plan procurement packages.
• Assess contractual risks, implement controls and support head-contract administration.
• Coach junior commercial staff and maintain effective subcontractor and market relationships.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Requirements

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in quantity surveying, commerce, accounting, business, construction, property, law or related discipline.
• Proven senior contracts-administration or quantity-surveying experience in construction or engineering.
• End-to-end procurement and management of technically complex, high-value subcontract packages.
• Strong cost control, commercial negotiation and contract knowledge.
• Understanding of market conditions, document control and reliable records management.

Why Join?

• Competitive remuneration, salary continuance and salary-packaging options.
• Technical and leadership development and clear opportunities to build your career.
• Employee wellbeing support and an inclusive workplace.
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible arrangements are considered within operational and project requirements.