Position: Senior Contracts Specialist - Yuri Hydrogen Project
Location: Perth
Employment Type: Full-time, Office-based
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to manage the commercial and contractual aspects of the Yuri Hydrogen Project. The role focuses on protecting the project's commercial interests, mitigating contractual risks, and maximising opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide commercial leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring adherence to main contract requirements.
* Administer contracts, including preparation of flow-downs to subcontracts and purchase orders.
* Manage notifications, variations, extensions of time, progress claims, and settlements with clients.
* Support Management of Change processes and ensure contractual compliance.
* Assist with preparation and evaluation of Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages.
* Facilitate risk workshops, maintain project risk registers, and provide input to project reporting.
* Support procurement and subcontracting teams with negotiation, claims, and dispute resolution.
* Oversee lump-sum contracts and contribute to joint venture arrangements as required.
Skills & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Commerce, or Construction Management (or equivalent).
* Minimum 10 years' experience in contracts management in the energy or infrastructure sectors.
* Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial principles, and industry standards.
* Proven experience managing lump-sum and joint venture contracts.
* Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
* Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
What's on offer
* 6-month contract
* Site based in Karratha
* Perth based
* Start ASAP
* Rates - $120 - $140ph inc super