Introduction

On behalf of our Client, a World Leader in the Oil & Gas Energy sector, Brunel is presently recruiting an Contracts Engineer - Administration to lead the administration of Project Contracts for Global Projects - stewarded projects. This will be a 12 month contract located in Melbourne, Docklands, open to local residential candidates.

What are you going to do

  • Establish and lead Contract Administration activities including working with the Project Manager and Business Manager in aligning on Contract Administration responsibilities
  • Oversee Contractor's subcontracting activities, coordinate Project Team engagement in review/approval of individual subcontracting plans and subcontract development activities from qualification through award/execution
  • Ensure proper flow-down of EPC terms and conditions to Contractor's various pro forma subcontracting documents and assurance of risk distribution
  • Coordinate and manage the change control process, including amendments, change notices, change orders and other contract changes
  • Provide training to Project Team on claims avoidance and participate in handling of Contractor claims during and post contract execution
  • Coordinate and prepare Incentive Plans for the Project Team (as required)
  • Monitor contractor performance and provide feedback through project and functional management
  • Take part in development and reviews / endorsements with other corporate functions (eg Tax, Law, Audit, Controllers, Treasurers
  • Develop the contract close out plan and establish close out agreement with Contractor
  • Capture and communicate contract administration and subcontracting lessons learned for project
  • Ensure all parties understand contractor's surviving obligations
  • Ensure orderly turnover of project (with regards to contracting) to operating organisation

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelors OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology OR Construction Management
  • Previous Contract Administration with service-contractor environments preferred
  • Experience within a large corporation or complex organisational setting
  • Confidence working in field or industrial environments including remote locations
  • Highest standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivate the same in others
  • Understanding of Procurement roles, responsibilities and business processes as they relate to contracts
  • Knowledge of Contracts Terms and Conditions
  • Sound observation and listening skills
  • Demonstrates high level of initiative and ability to work independently
  • Confident communication, presentation, organisational and administrative skills

What we offer

  • Excellent negotiable hourly rate!
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs, E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | mb: 0413 434 050

Closing: February 06, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-275320

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