Contracts Administrator - Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant

About the role

ACCIONA is recruiting a Contracts Administrator for its flagship Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant project in Perth, a $2.8 billion project delivering 150 million litres of drinking water per day, with first production targeted for 2028. The role reports to the Procurement Manager and supports project delivery by managing contract documentation, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and facilitating communication between subcontractors and the project team.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of the head contract and proforma subcontracts
• Administer all notices according to specified timing requirements
• Compile contract documentation, including work scopes for each trade and supply package, with the Construction and Commercial Managers
• Arrange subcontractor quotations and take part in post-tender negotiations
• Manage tender evaluation and recommend preferred subcontractors
• Compile subcontract documents for signing and keep signed originals safe
• Ensure no subcontractor starts on site without the required approvals, including contract execution and review of insurances, LSL, superannuation and redundancy schemes
• Prepare and agree monthly progress claims and payment authorities for subcontractor claims
• Process subcontract variations, assess and agree extension of time claims, finalise claims and procure Contract Value Agreements

Required profile

• Proven experience in contracts administration on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Sound understanding of head contracts, subcontracts, variations, EOT and progress claim processes
• Experience managing tender evaluations and subcontractor negotiations
• Attention to detail, excellent written communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work with construction and commercial teams to meet contractual timeframes
• A genuine safety-first attitude

What we offer

• Work on a flagship project with strong industry visibility
• Long-term, stable work with additional works coming
• A multi-disciplinary team and career growth as more works are awarded