Senior Rail Contracts & Commercial Lead

UGL Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Transport in Australia’s Rail Systems space seeks a Contracts Manager to provide expert contractual guidance across upcoming projects in Queensland and New South Wales. You will lead commercial practices, manage subcontracts, and support project teams to protect UGL Transport’s interests.

The role requires strong experience in contract management, negotiations, and cost control, with a focus on minimising risk while delivering value to clients.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and apply contracts.
• Strong awareness in cost management and contract law and demonstrated ability to manage commercial negotiations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration.
• Experience in lump sum D&C contracts is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead scope of works planning, ensuring scope gaps are minimised and cost efficiencies are maximised.
• Prepare procurement strategies with the Project Manager, including breaking into work packages and selecting subcontractors.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and stay aware of market conditions.
• Procure projects in accordance with approved strategy, ensuring contracts are scoped and value-maximised.
• Negotiate subcontract and supplier terms and ensure execution of negotiated terms.
• Provide commercial support during downstream contract negotiations with necessary approvals.
• Maximise commercial benefit of subcontracts and manage contract changes, including payment claims.
• Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts is accurate and escalated when needed.
• Address contractual matters with subcontractors including variations, claims, EOT, and disputes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract interpretation

Negotiation

Cost management

Contract law knowledge

Contract management practices

Education

Tertiary educated in Engineering, Commerce/Business, Law, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

UGL Transport in Australia’s Rail Systems space seeks a Contracts Manager to provide expert contractual guidance across upcoming projects in Queensland and New South Wales. You will lead commercial practices, manage subcontracts, and support project teams to protect UGL Transport’s interests.

The role requires strong experience in contract management, negotiations, and cost control, with a focus on minimising risk while delivering value to clients.