Contracts Specialist – Engineering Construction

Position Information

• Ref # 300056452
• Region: Perth, WA
• Classification: Management
• Date Posted: 10-Aug-2026

Description & Requirements

Monadelphous is seeking a highly experienced Contracts Specialist to support both pre‑contracts and project delivery activities within our Engineering Construction (EC) division. This role spans our multidisciplinary SMP, E&I, fabrication, heavy lift, and civil construction portfolio across Australia.

Reporting directly to the Divisional Contracts Manager, this position will play a central role in commercial strategy, tendering, negotiations, claims and post‑award contract administration across the full project lifecycle.

Why Join Monadelphous

• Perth‑based (Victoria Park) with occasional site travel
• Opportunity to support a diverse and expanding EC portfolio across SMP, E&I and civils
• Structured training, mentoring and long‑term career planning
• A culture built on safety, wellbeing and high‑performance delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Support pre‑contracts activities including pretender engagement, tender reviews, commercial qualifications and contract negotiations
• Provide specialist contractual leadership across SMP, E&I and civil construction projects
• Manage head‑contractor‑side claims, variations, EOTs and commercial risk strategies
• Partner with operations leaders to drive strong commercial outcomes across projects
• Support subcontract development, negotiation and administration throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide high‑level contractual guidance to project teams and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, governance requirements and Monadelphous procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial frameworks, systems and processes
• Utilise InEight to manage contract administration, documentation, variations, progress claims and commercial reporting
• Assist with the commercial management of partnerships, joint ventures and acquisition opportunities, including contractual review and risk assessment

What You’ll Bring

• At least 10 years experience in contracts/commercial roles within the Australian construction sector
• Strong expertise in claims, tender support, commercial negotiations and contract strategy
• Experience supporting construction delivery teams across SMP, E&I and civil scopes
• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Law or similar
• Deep understanding of Australian construction contracts, commercial frameworks and risk management
• Ability to influence, guide and partner with senior operational stakeholders
• Full Australian working rights

Life at Monadelphous

There’s lots to get involved in, celebratory or cultural events and so much more. We work hard to make Monadelphous a truly great place to work.

We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application.

About us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice. Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. Apply now to get started. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.