We are recruiting on behalf of a developer and builder that delivers commercial and residential projects, with an in-house construction team. They are a small, fast-moving business, and design quality, climate efficiency and finish are contractual requirements on their projects.

About the role

Our client is looking for a Senior Contracts Administrator to manage the contracts across their projects. You will be the main commercial contact in a small team, reporting to development and construction leadership and working daily with project managers, estimators and site delivery. You will have delegated authority to make commercial decisions.

Responsibilities
Administer head contracts, consultant agreements and trade packages, and issue notices, variations and claims on time and within authority
Maintain registers, insurances, securities and statutory declarations
Negotiate commercial terms covering programme, quality and sustainability requirements
Resolve issues early with clear,



evidence-based correspondence to reduce formal claims
Report monthly on cost, risk and cash exposure
Close out contracts, including warranties, defects schedules and final accounts

Requirements
Senior contracts administration experience on Australian building projects (commercial or multi-residential)
Working knowledge of AS 4000, AS 4902 or equivalent, and security of payment legislation in the relevant state
Experience negotiating variations and settling claims without litigation
Solid notice drafting skills and valuable record-keeping
Sound commercial judgement on programmes, preliminaries, provisional sums and delay costs

What our client offers
Chance to work with a highly regarded business
Direct access to decision-makers
Project through to 2028
Variety across large scale commercial and residential work, alongside an in-house construction team

📌 Senior Contracts Administrator Brisbane (Australia)
🏢 Unite Recruitment Pty
📍 Australia