Contracts Advisor - Infrastructure Projects

About the role

Consolidated Power Projects (CPP), a high-voltage infrastructure provider within Quanta Services, is seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor for its South Brisbane office. The role combines commercial advice with hands-on contract administration, working with Project Managers, project delivery teams and legal counsel. It covers both head contracts and downstream subcontracts, initially focusing on NSW utility projects.

Key responsibilities

• Advise Project Managers on contractual obligations, commercial risks and requirements under head contracts and subcontracts.
• Prepare and manage contractual correspondence, notices, variations and claims, meeting relevant timeframes.
• Support payment claims and responses in line with contract requirements and Security of Payment legislation.
• Review and negotiate subcontract and purchase order terms, including commercial departures, with commercial and legal colleagues.
• Coordinate subcontract execution, internal approvals and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate commercial registers, project records and contract documentation.
• Identify complex or high-risk matters and work with legal counsel on practical solutions.

Required profile

• Similar contracts or commercial experience, ideally four or more years in infrastructure project delivery.
• Experience in power, gas, water, rail or similarly complex infrastructure environments.
• Ability to interpret and administer bespoke contracts across head contracts and subcontracts.
• Understanding of Australian Security of Payment requirements and labour-hire and building licensing obligations.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear written communication.
• Experience with substations, wind farms, battery projects or renewable grid connections is highly regarded; familiarity with Aconex or TeamBinder is also valued.

What we offer

• Above-market salary with annual reviews and an annual discretionary bonus.
• Flexible working, including the option to work from home.
• Study assistance, internal promotion opportunities, 16 weeks of primary and 6 weeks of secondary paid parental leave, and up to 2 weeks of purchased leave.
• Salary packaging benefits such as novated leases, airport lounge memberships and Qantas Club offers.
• Employee referral program up to $4,000, a benefits and discounts program with over 400 retailers, and free AI subscriptions.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Applications are submitted by uploading a resume through the application links; shortlisted candidates will be contacted from 11 November 2026.