ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Discounted Private Healthcare
- Income protection
- Career growth with structured development
- Inclusive culture that values all voices
About the Project
ACCIONA delivers complex infrastructure solutions across civil, water, rail and mechanical and electrical works. Our teams manage high value work packages that demand strong governance, commercial rigour and technical excellence. The Senior Contracts Administrator supports M&E scopes across multiple projects, ensuring contractual compliance and driving commercial outcomes. You will join a collaborative group focused on innovation, quality and sustainable project delivery.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Contracts Administrator manages commercial and contractual activities for complex M&E work packages. The role oversees head contract obligations, variations, claims and subcontract management across multiple concurrent projects. You will partner with operations, procurement and finance teams to maintain robust cost control, forecasting and reporting. The role provides expert advice on contract interpretation, risk mitigation and commercial strategy. It also supports governance, fosters strong stakeholder relationships and mentors junior contract staff to build a high performing, solutions-focused team.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage head contracts and multiple M&E projects
- Lead cost control, forecasting and reporting
- Prepare tenders, negotiate terms and award contracts
- Identify and mitigate commercial and contract risk
- Manage subcontract performance and resolve disputes
- Support procurement and long lead equipment planning
- Provide commercial advice to project teams
Required Skills and Competencies
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Commercial, Law, Construction Management or similar
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role within the Infrastructure environment
- Strong head contract and claim expertise
- Subcontract management capability
- EPC or ITC experience desirable but not essential
What We Offer
Work on complex and high value M&E scopes where your commercial expertise shapes outcomes. Join a collaborative team that values ownership, problem solving and innovation. ACCIONA provides development programs, leadership support and opportunities to influence best practice across infrastructure projects.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Acciona North Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
65 Berry St, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2060
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