Senior Contracts Administrator – Commercial
Full-Time | APD Global
Enjoy the commercial side of projects, getting involved early and making sure the right foundations are in place?
Come join our team.
APD Global is an engineering and tech company with 25+ years under our belt, helping power the energy revolution.
We work on major projects across energy, utilities, telecoms, rail and transport, in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Europe.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator – Commercial to join our team.
This role will have a solid focus on the pre-contract and commercial stages of projects, supporting tender reviews, contract negotiations, commercial assessments and risk management.
You'll work closely with our commercial, legal and project delivery teams to ensure contractual arrangements are commercially sound and projects are set up for success.
What you'll be doing
You'll be involved from the early stages of project opportunities through to contract delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
Review and assess tender documentation, requests for proposals and proposed contract terms and conditions
Review and negotiate client and subcontractor agreements, identifying commercial and contractual risks
Prepare and coordinate contractual departures, qualifications, clarifications and commercial submissions
Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies
Work with internal stakeholders to develop contract strategies and commercial positions
Support tender submissions, commercial evaluations and contract recommendations
Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders throughout the contract negotiation process
Administer executed contracts and monitor contractual obligations, key dates and deliverables
Manage variations, extensions of time, claims and other contractual changes
Maintain accurate contract registers, documentation and commercial records




Support commercial reporting, contract close-out and continuous improvement initiatives
You'll be great at this if you:
Have at least 10 years' experience in commercial contract administration or contract management
Have experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure or professional consulting services, ideally within a project-based environment
Have strong experience in pre-contract activities, including tender reviews, contract negotiations and commercial risk assessments
Have a sound understanding of contractual terms and conditions, commercial departures, variations and claims
Can identify contractual and commercial risks and confidently work with stakeholders to develop practical solutions
Have strong analytical, organisational and problem‐solving skills, with excellent attention to detail
Communicate confidently and can build effective relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
Can manage competing priorities and work across multiple projects
Are proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using contract management systems
Hold a qualification in Law, Business, Commerce, Construction Management or a related discipline (highly regarded)
Why you'll love it here
Get involved in projects from the tender and pre-contract stages through to delivery
Work on major infrastructure and engineering projects across multiple industries
Be part of a growing international engineering and technology business
Collaborate with experienced commercial and project professionals
Play an important role in shaping commercial outcomes and managing contractual risk
Work with a friendly and supportive team
Develop your career and expertise in an internationally connected business
Good to know
This is a full-time in office role.
Applicants will need Australian working rights and will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a drug and alcohol test.
We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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📌 Senior Contracts Administrator - Commercial (Western Australia)
🏢 APD Global
📍 Western Australia