Contracts Manager for Major Rail Alliance

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead commercial administration for major works packages on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project, a $5.75 billion rail alliance delivering double track and station upgrades in South East Queensland.

Key responsibilities

• Lead contract administration for assigned works packages and sub‑contracts, managing claims, variations and change control across the alliance.
• Assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risk, supporting procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement.
• Partner with design, delivery and finance teams to resolve issues and prepare commercial reporting and forecasts for project governance.

Required profile

• Proven experience in contract administration on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing claims, variations and subcontractor issues.
• Strong negotiation, risk management and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities.
• Tertiary qualification in construction, law or quantity surveying.

Required skills

• Contract administration
• Claims and variations management
• Negotiation
• Risk management
• Stakeholder engagement

What we offer

• Ownership of commercial delivery on a high‑profile $5.75 billion rail alliance.
• Access to ACCIONA’s career and leadership development pathways.
• Top Employer certification (2022‑2025) reflecting a strong focus on people and inclusive culture.