Senior Project Contract Manager

Alstom; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working options and extra-lea

Purchase annual leave and novated leas

Learning and development opportunities

Long-term career progression across di

Competitive package with comprehensive

Job summary

Alstom, a global leader in mobility, seeks a Senior Project Contract Manager in Western Australia. Based in Perth, you will advise the Project Director and leadership team, guiding commercial decisions and safeguarding Alstom's interests across the project lifecycle.

You'll work across the Bellevue facility and Nowergup depot, coordinating with legal, project and operations teams to drive complex negotiations, claims handling and commercial outcomes for a major rail program.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract, commercial or claims management within major infrastructure, rail, transport, engineering or construction environments.
• Degree-qualified in Law, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial leadership to support project delivery and profitability.
• Identify, manage and mitigate contractual risks while maximising commercial opportunities.
• Lead negotiations with customers and key stakeholders on complex claims, variations and settlements.
• Act as Alstom's commercial representative in customer-facing discussions and governance forums.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiations

Claims management

Stakeholder management

Education

Law/Engineering/Commerce degree

Job description

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Senior Project Contract Manager

Date: 30 Oct 2026

Location: Perth, WA, AU

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80, 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the Senior Project Contract Manager we're looking for?

Your future role:

At Alstom, we're delivering innovative and sustainable transport solutions that are shaping the future of mobility. As part of our MetroNET project team in Western Australia, you'll have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the region's most significant rail programs.Reporting to the Project Contract Management Lead, you'll act as a trusted commercial adviser to the Project Director and leadership team, helping drive strategic decisions, protect Alstom's interests and unlock commercial opportunities across the project lifecycle.

Based across our Bellevue manufacturing facility and Nowergup maintenance depot, you'll work closely with project, legal and customer stakeholders, leading complex negotiations, managing claims and supporting key commercial outcomes that contribute directly to project success.

We'll look to you for:

Providing strategic commercial and contractual leadership to support project delivery and profitability

Identifying, managing and mitigating contractual risks while maximising commercial opportunities

Leading negotiations with customers and key stakeholders on complex claims, variations and settlements

Acting as Alstom's commercial representative in customer-facing discussions and governance forums

Partnering with legal, project and operational teams to develop pragmatic commercial solutions

Coaching and supporting contract management team members while promoting best practice across the project

All about you:

Extensive experience in contract, commercial or claims management within major infrastructure, rail, transport, engineering or construction environments

Degree-qualified in Law, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline

Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships with customers and project leadership teams

Demonstrated success leading commercial negotiations, claims resolution and risk management activities

Strong commercial judgement combined with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset

Previous leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams

Things you'll enjoy:

Join a global leader in mobility and work on projects that help connect communities across Western Australia. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and your contribution has a tangible impact on some of the country's most important transport projects.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working options and additional leave days
• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from a competitive package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and social coverage

Important to note:

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: [e-mail]. For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. #LI-LC1