Job Description
Job Title: Project Contracts Specialist
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Location:
Perth, WAn
Employment Type:
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Sector:
Oil & Gas / Energy – Major Projects (Subsea / EPCI)n
About the Role
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Project Contracts Specialist
to lead and execute the full EPC contracting lifecycle for a major energy project based in Perth. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role working closely with the Project Team, where you will oversee multiple concurrent contracting packages — from ITT development through to final contract award.n
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You will serve as the primary C&P; interface, managing the commercial and contractual strategy while engaging directly with the market, including major subsea contractors.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end EPC contracting process across multiple complex work packages
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Develop ITTs, coordinate bid clarifications, lead evaluations, and manage contract negotiations
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Interface directly with the Perth-based project team to align commercial strategies with technical and schedule requirements
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Conduct direct market engagements with key subsea/EPCI vendors to test the market and gather intelligence
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Structure and negotiate EPCI contracts that mitigate risk, align with project goals,



and meet local and corporate governance requirements
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Act as the commercial lead during contract execution transition handovers
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Requirements
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About You
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10+ years' experience in contracts & procurement roles, ideally within oil & gas or major infrastructure
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Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of EPCI contracts for large-scale subsea or offshore projects
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Strong understanding of market dynamics, particularly with tier-one subsea/EPCI contractors
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Commercially strategic but operationally hands-on – able to run multiple workstreams independently
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Clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with internal project teams and external vendors
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Tertiary qualifications in law, business, engineering or related field desirable
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Perks
Why Join?
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High-impact role on a technically exciting and commercially significant project
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Interface with a dynamic and high-performing project delivery team
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Autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to shape major contract outcomes
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Central Perth-based office
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12 month+ contract
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📌 Project Contracts Specialist (Perth)
🏢 Zenith Energy Australia
📍 Perth