Contracts Specialist

About the Role

This role is responsible for supporting end-to-end contract and procurement activities on a major capital development project. With a focus on construction works and services, capital procurement, and pre- and post-award contract management, you will play a key role in delivering commercially robust outcomes aligned to project objectives and compliance requirements.
The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to manage risk, optimise value, and ensure effective contract award, execution, and close-out.
Key Responsibilities

• Tender Management: Support the development, coordination, evaluation, and execution of tender packages for construction contracts, equipment, and services, ensuring alignment with project objectives and compliance requirements.
• Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms and pricing to support project schedules, budgets, and commercial outcomes with appropriate risk profiles.
• Documentation: Prepare clear, structured contract documentation, including drafting terms and pricing schedules, as well as managing award recommendations and supporting documentation for internal approvals.
• Post-Award Administration: Manage contracts post-award, including contract administration, claims management, payment claim assessments, correspondence, and close-out activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors across multiple work packages to ensure alignment, collaboration, and delivery of project outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in project-related contracting and procurement activities within mining, infrastructure, oil and gas, including exposure to Civils, NPI (Non-Process Infrastructure), SMP (Structural, Mechanical, Piping), and EIC (Electrical, Instrumentation, Control) works.
• Education: Tertiary qualification in law, commerce, engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or similar (or equivalent practical experience).
• Technical Acumen: Sound capability in contract negotiation, administration, and claims management, coupled with a strong understanding of project delivery models, construction contracts, and commercial risk allocation.
• Core Competencies: High attention to detail, ability to produce clear and commercially sound documentation, and a proactive, accountable, and outcome-driven approach.

DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.

DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.

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