Contracts Specialist

Overview

The role will see you being responsible for the execution of specific aspects of (sub)contract development and execution

Based in Perth CBD, this is a circa 6 month requirement and is available on a full-time / part-time (job share) basis.   

Our client  delivers Brownfield's engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation and technical services to the Energy industry, enjoying long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent Energy and LNG producers with operations in Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

With limited supervision, at a high level the role objectives are:

• Analyse and interpret contract templates and T&Cs, and as appropriate to the work being executed, provide clarity and guidance to Project Management and execution teams.
• Drafting of tendering and contract documentation, in accordance with our Clients requirements.
• Manage the full tendering process and complete comprehensive commercial evaluations across a variety of key contracts.
• Review and draft high-quality responses to contractual/commercial qualifications as appropriate for the proposed Work and remuneration mode(s) being negotiated.
• Apply superior commercial acumen, aimed at maximising value and minimising risk
• Manage the application of relevant client policies and procedures,
• Ensure compliance with all statutory/legal requirements and procedures and that all actions are fully auditable.
• Regularly monitoring and reporting of progress of activities for which you are responsible. 
• Escalating any critical issues and risks to Senior Management.
• Drive the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

You must have full work rights to work in this Australian location.

Ideally, you will hold a degree or equivalent professional qualifications in Commerce, Supply Chain / Logistics from a recognised institution, have RICS qualification or industry equivalent and have a minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Heavy Industrial sectors of the Construction industry. 

You will also possess the following attributes::

• Demonstrated experience in industry best practices supply chain principles and techniques.
• Good experience with related software and systems (i.e. ERM, SAP)
• Be customer-focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders while balancing operational excellence to contribute to the competitive advantage of the client

What will set you apart is your experience in applying your detailed knowledge of suppliers, commercial evaluations, negotiations, terms and conditions of contracts and industry forms of subcontract, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About rhi

If you believe this opportunity is right for you, please click the ‘Apply ’ button to submit your application ( The client is only considering applications who are based in Perth WA with valid working rights for Australia

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Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.