Senior Contracts Lead – Utilities & Capital Works (Sydney)

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

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.