Contracts Specialist - Projects (Energy & Infrastructure)

About the role

Mars Recruitment is recruiting, on behalf of a leading energy and infrastructure organisation, an experienced Contracts Specialist for an initial contract of up to 12 months, based in Perth. The role sits in the Contracts and Procurement team and supports the delivery of capital projects and infrastructure works across Western Australia. It is a hands-on position covering both pre-award and post-award contract management, working with project managers, engineers, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contracting activities across capital and infrastructure projects
• Develop tender packages, scopes of work and commercial documentation
• Coordinate tender processes, evaluations, clarifications and recommendations for award
• Review, draft and negotiate construction, engineering, consultancy and services contracts
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project delivery teams
• Manage post-award activities including variations, claims, progress payments and contractual correspondence
• Manage contract close-out, including final accounts, settlements and release of securities
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and suppliers

Required profile

• Ideal background as a Contracts Specialist, Contracts Administrator or Contracts Engineer in projects
• Experience across energy, utilities, oil and gas, mining, construction or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience managing construction and engineering contracts
• Relevant qualification in Commerce, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is highly regarded