What are you going to do 

I'm currently partnering with a well-established and highly respected builder to find an experienced Contracts Manager to join their Melbourne team.

This is a business with a strong track record delivering quality projects and a reputation for doing things the right way. They've built long-standing relationships across the industry and have a genuinely supportive, team-first culture where people tend to stay long term.

This is a key role within the business, where you'll take ownership of the commercial performance across a range of complex projects. You'll work closely with Project Directors, site teams and clients to ensure projects are well-managed commercially from start to finish.

What you'll be doing

  • Manage the end-to-end commercial performance of projects
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies and manage subcontractor engagement
  • Oversee cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
  • Handle variations, EOTs and head contract claims
  • Provide commercial guidance to senior leadership on risks and opportunities
  • Manage contractual disputes and drive strong resolutions
  • Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and consultants
  • Mentor and support junior commercial team members
  • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Commercial professional on large-scale construction projects
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract risk
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
  • Confident stakeholder manager with solid negotiation skills
  • Experience with Jobpac or ProcurePro (beneficial, not essential)
  • A collaborative mindset and passion for developing others
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction, Engineering, QS or similar

This is a great opportunity to join a well-run builder with a strong pipeline of work and a great culture, where you'll have real influence over project outcomes.

If you're open to a confidential chat, feel free to reach out: 📞 0481 193 436
📧 j.thorpe@brunel.net

Essential skills and knowledge

Contracts Manager with experience on large scale construction projects

Closing: 05 June 2026

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Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

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