You'll take ownership of contractual risk across tenders and live projects, working closely with Pre-Contracts, Operations and project teams. The role is heavily focused on contract interpretation, negotiation, claims and protecting project entitlements.

Client Details

An established Australian contractor with global backing delivering complex infrastructure projects across Eastern Australia, with a robust focus on technically challenging settings.

Description
Lead contract reviews, negotiation and risk assessment across tenders and projects.
Manage variations, EOTs, delay, disruption, prolongation and other contractual claims.
Manage contractual disputes, security of payment matters and adjudications.
Work with project teams to identify risk early and protect contractual entitlement.
Provide clear commercial recommendations to senior management.

Profile




Solid Australian construction or infrastructure contracting experience.
Deep construction contract interpretation, drafting and negotiation experience.
Proven claims and dispute management experience.
Strong understanding of D&C; and amended client contracts.
Practical security of payment and adjudication experience.
Law degree and Australian admission preferred, although senior contracts/commercial professionals with equivalent construction-law depth will be considered.
Civil infrastructure, tunnelling or geotechnical experience highly regarded.

Job Offer
Senior role with genuine influence over commercial and contractual outcomes.
Exposure across tenders, projects, claims and disputes.
Close involvement with senior operational and executive teams.

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