Introduction

What are you going to do 

  • Lead the commercial delivery of the project, working closely with the Delivery teams to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Oversee the full subcontract lifecycle, including procurement, tendering, contract administration, variations, progress claims and final accounts.
  • Review and negotiate subcontract agreements while ensuring contractual compliance throughout the project.
  • Mentor and lead the onsite commercial team, providing guidance and support to Contracts Administrators.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and key stakeholders.
  • Monitor project costs, forecasting, budgets and cash flow, while identifying and managing commercial risk.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 5+ years' experience as a Senior Contract Administrator or Contracts Manager in Commercial Construction
  • Proven experience in large commercial projects upwards of $60 million
  • Must have Australian experience for market knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of contract law, construction contracts, and commercial risk management
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage high-value projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Relevant qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline

What we offer 

  • Work for an award winning Tier 2 builder
  • Deliver projects above $60million
  • Negotiate Head Contract scope changes
  • Lead a team of Contract Administrators

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Taylor on 0432 111 758 or at t.popham@brunel.net.

Closing: 16 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

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

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!