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, quick-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

Strong notice drafting skills and valuable record-keeping

Sound commercial judgement on programmes, preliminaries, provisional sums and delay costs

What our client offers

Prospect 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
🏢 Unite Recruitment Pty
📍 Brisbane