Senior Subcontracts Lead – Energy & Utilities (Flexible/Remote)

Downer; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

WFH opportunities

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Subcontracts Lead to join our Energy & Utilities business across Australia, based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. You will lead subcontracting activities on major infrastructure and utility projects, develop subcontracting strategies, drive commercial negotiations and manage contractual risk in line with project governance.

Collaboration with procurement, commercial, legal, engineering and delivery teams is essential to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in subcontracting, procurement, or contract management on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Australian construction contracts and risk allocation.
• Proven skill in reviewing departures and leading negotiations.
• Ability to develop subcontracting strategies aligned to project delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management across legal, commercial, procurement and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontracting activities across major infrastructure and utility projects.
• Develop subcontracting strategies and drive commercial negotiations.
• Manage contractual risk and ensure governance alignment.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, engineering and delivery teams to deliver outcomes.
• Support project delivery with strong contractual and commercial guidance.

Skills

Subcontracts

Procurement

Commercial management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Risk awareness

Education

Law or Commerce degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Subcontracts Lead to join our Energy & Utilities business across Australia, based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. You will lead subcontracting activities on major infrastructure and utility projects, develop subcontracting strategies, drive commercial negotiations and manage contractual risk in line with project governance.

Collaboration with procurement, commercial, legal, engineering and delivery teams is essential to deliver strong commercial outcomes.