Australia, Coffs Harbour
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: 10 September 2025

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Introduction

This role focuses on the early stages of a major civil project - setting up procurement strategies, managing tender processes, negotiating contract terms, and mitigating commercial risks before works commence. You'll work closely with technical, legal, and financial teams to ensure contracts are sound, compliant, and ready for handover to delivery teams.

What are you going to do 

  • Develop and manage pre-contract strategies aligned with project goals
  • Lead tender preparation, submission, evaluation, and award processes
  • Negotiate contract terms (e.g., GC21 Collaborative D&C) to ensure fair risk allocation
  • Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks early
  • Coordinate with stakeholders including consultants, contractors, and funding bodies
  • Ensure compliance with NSW procurement and funding guidelines, including DRFA
  • Support smooth handover from pre-contracts to project delivery teams

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or related field
  • Experience in pre-contract phases of major civil infrastructure projects (roads preferred)
  • Strong understanding of NSW procurement legislation and public sector frameworks
  • Skilled in contract drafting, review, and negotiation
  • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of tender evaluation
  • Effective communicator with experience engaging multiple stakeholders
  • Professional memberships (e.g., Engineers Australia, AIQS) desirable

What we offer 

  • Salary package $250k+
  • Major regional NSW infrastructure project
  • Monday-Friday roster with DIDO options available
  • Opportunity to influence one of NSW's largest local government road projects

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

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Trent Merrotsy

+61 426 207 790

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