Senior Contracts Strategist — Hybrid/Perth

EnerMech; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerMech is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to join the Commercial team in Perth. The role focuses on reviewing, qualifying, and negotiating a broad range of contractual agreements for global operations.

You will manage risk, liaise with Legal and Insurance, and guide internal stakeholders to secure advantageous outcomes. The role requires strong drafting and negotiation experience, a degree in law or QS, and familiarity with major contracting forms.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialised contracts roles within oil & gas or construction.
• Strong drafting and negotiation background.
• Good understanding of liability, indemnity and warranty provisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Law or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist contract expertise for EnerMech’s contracting and tendering activity in UK and Europe across service lines.
• Draft contractual wording for qualifications to client contracts per contracting policies.
• Provide risk reviews and approvals for deviations to standard contracting positions.
• Offer contractual advice to executives, regional management, and project teams.
• Present contract positions and strategies at regional and board-level approvals.
• Undertake contract administration and maintain complete records.
• Prepare commercially thoughtful qualifications aligned with policy and risk factors.
• Engage with stakeholders and seek Legal/Tax/Insurance input as needed.
• Negotiate with clients to secure EnerMech’s favorable position.
• Support project handovers and early issue resolution.
• Assist in implementing strategic business improvements and policy development.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Influence and communication

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Law

Tools

LOGIC contracting forms

NEC contracting forms

Job description

EnerMech is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to join the Commercial team in Perth. The role focuses on reviewing, qualifying, and negotiating a broad range of contractual agreements for global operations.

You will manage risk, liaise with Legal and Insurance, and guide internal stakeholders to secure advantageous outcomes. The role requires strong drafting and negotiation experience, a degree in law or QS, and familiarity with major contracting forms.