MARS Recruitment is partnering with a leading organisation within the mining sector to recruit an experienced Contracts Specialist for a major long-term project.

This is a newly created position with a strong initial focus on post-award contract management, variations and claims. Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you will play a key role in reviewing contractual entitlements, collating supporting information and quantifying commercial impacts associated with variations.

The role would suit a commercially astute Contracts Specialist who enjoys getting into the detail of a contract and can combine strong contractual knowledge with the ability to understand and quantify the financial impact of project changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage post-award contract administration across a major mining project
• Review contract terms and conditions to identify contractual entitlements, obligations and commercial risk
• Lead the preparation, assessment and management of variations and claims
• Collate project data and supporting documentation to substantiate contractual positions
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and other stakeholders to quantify the impact of changes and delays
• Prepare commercial analysis and supporting documentation for compensation and variation discussions
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices and records
• Support negotiations and commercial discussions with the client
• Monitor contract performance and ensure contractual requirements are appropriately administered
• Provide ongoing contract administration and commercial support throughout the project lifecycle

About You

• Strong experience in post-award contract management within mining, construction, engineering or major projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing claims, variations and contractual entitlements
• Commercial and numerical capability, including experience quantifying claims and variations
• Strong contract administration, documentation and record-keeping skills
• Confidence working with project, engineering and commercial stakeholders
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• A Contracts Law, Quantity Surveying, Commercial or similar background would be well regarded

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via SEEK or contact claudia.jordan@marsrecruitment.com.au for a confidential discussion.