We are looking for an experieced Contract Administrator / Contract Manager to join our Sydney Team

About Ink Consulting

Ink Consulting is a Sydney-based construction consulting firm with over 20 years of experience in the Australian construction market. Specialising in residential, commercial, health, and education sectors, Ink has advised on projects ranging from $1 million to $1.5 billion.

The company delivers tailored, professional commercial services including contract negotiation, claims support, commercial management, contract administration, defect management, insurance claims, and dispute resolution.

The Role

Ink Consulting is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator or Contract Manager to join our specialist advisory team. You will be embedded directly into construction projects across Sydney, working alongside project teams to deliver commercial and contractual outcomes on some of the region’s most significant builds.

This role suits a professional with deep knowledge of the Sydney construction market, strong subcontractor and supplier relationships, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced project workplace. If you thrive on complexity, understand the levers that drive project outcomes, and can hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications





- 5–10 years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or commercial advisory within the construction industry
- Minimum 5 years of project-based construction experience on building or infrastructure projects
- Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or a related discipline

Technical Skills

- Proficiency in the preparation and management of trade tender packages
- Demonstrated experience drafting and administering subcontract and supplier agreements
- Strong capability in processing, assessing, and responding to payment claims (SOPA experience essential)
- Experience in claims management: EOTs, delay, variations, latent conditions, and dispute resolution
- Solid understanding of delay analysis methodologies (e.g. time impact analysis, windows analysis)
- Proficiency in project financial forecasting and cost reporting using platforms such as Jobpac, Cheops, or equivalent

Market Knowledge and Relationships

- Working knowledge of the Sydney construction market, including current subcontractor and supplier networks
- Established relationships with trade contractors and suppliers across relevant disciplines
- Willingness and ability to work across project sites in Sydney

📌 Commercial Advisor/Contract Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 Ink Consulting
📍 Sydney