Senior Contracts Administrator - Utilities

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty in Sydney is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to partner with project leadership on a major utilities capital works program. This on-site role focuses on managing large subcontract packages and supporting delivery across civil and services works.

You will engage in contract negotiation, cost control, variations, and reporting, building trusted relationships with engineers and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong background in contract administration, ideally within utilities, water, infrastructure, or capital works environments.
• Demonstrated success managing subcontractor relationships and complex contract frameworks.
• Confident with contract negotiation, variations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage major subcontract packages on a high-profile program.
• Support project delivery and drive commercial outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with project leaders, engineers and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to cost control, forecasting and progress claims.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontractor management

Contract negotiation

Reporting

Tools

Jobpac

JDE

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator - Utilities

Sydney NSW, Australia

Job Type

Permanent

Workspace

On Site

Senior Contract Administrator – Utilities / Major Capital Works | Sydney

Join a landmark utilities and infrastructure program shaping the future of Sydney’s essential services.

We’re seeking an exceptional Senior Contract Administrator to partner with project leadership on a high-profile, multi-year capital works program.

This role will suit someone who thrives on complexity, commercial rigour, and collaboration — managing major subcontract packages, supporting project delivery, and driving outcomes across one of NSW’s most ambitious programs of work.

The Opportunity

Join a major utilities and infrastructure project with significant community impact.

Work with a high-performing project team delivering technically complex civil and services packages.

Exposure across contract negotiation, procurement, cost control, forecasting, and progress claims.

Build trusted relationships with project leaders, engineers, and external stakeholders.

Long-term pipeline of secured work and career progression opportunities into Senior CA or Commercial Manager.

What You’ll Bring

Strong background in contract administration, ideally within utilities, water, infrastructure, or capital works environments.

Demonstrated success managing subcontractor relationships and complex contract frameworks.

Confident with contract negotiation, variations, and reporting.

Commercial mindset, technical curiosity, and a drive to deliver outcomes, not just process.

Experience with Jobpac, JDE, or equivalent project ERP systems highly regarded.

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his is a career-defining opportunity to join a program with visibility, scale, and purpose — working alongside industry leaders who value initiative and precision.

If you’re a capable Senior Contract Administrator ready to take on a challenge that will elevate your career, we’d love to hear from you.