Introduction

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join a tier one mining business supporting its Major Projects portfolio.

This Perth-based position will manage contract and procurement activities across major construction work packages, with responsibility for tender development, commercial negotiations, post-award contract administration and close-out.

What are you going to do

  • Develop, coordinate and evaluate tender packages for construction works and services
  • Manage construction contracts from tendering through to completion and close-out
  • Negotiate commercial terms, conditions and pricing to support project schedules and budgets
  • Prepare clear, well-structured contract and procurement documentation
  • Identify contractual and commercial risks during the pre-contract stage
  • Work closely with engineering, legal, project controls, quality and logistics stakeholders
  • Administer contracts during execution, including correspondence and formal contract notices
  • Assess payment claims, variations and extension of time claims
  • Develop detailed pricing schedules, methods of measurement and rules of credit
  • Identify cost-saving and value improvement opportunities
  • Provide commercial reports and advice to support decision-making
  • Mentor and support junior members of the contracts and procurement team

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • At least five years of contract administration experience within mining, civil construction or major projects
  • Demonstrated experience managing construction contracts from tender through to close-out
  • Strong experience across SMP and/or EIC construction work packages
  • A detailed understanding of construction programs, payment claims, variations and extension of time claims
  • Strong commercial negotiation and contract documentation skills
  • The ability to manage multiple work packages and competing priorities
  • Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A proactive, self-driven approach to progressing commercial outcomes

What we offer

Benefits:

  • $90 per hour + super
  • Initial 12-month contract
  • Perth-based position
  • Opportunity to support a significant portfolio of major mining projects
  • Work within an experienced contracts and procurement team for a tier one mining business

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 and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

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

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: August 28, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-294939

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