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 to 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.
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ACCIONA Infrastructure delivers major civil, transport, rail, road, water and tunnelling projects across Australia and New Zealand. Our commercial teams work alongside operations, finance and legal, so contract decisions shape how each project is priced, built and delivered. You will join a team that protects ACCIONA's rights and keeps complex projects commercially sound.
About the Opportunity
You will report to the Finance Manager and own the contract lifecycle on your project, from subcontract negotiation to day-to-day administration. Protect ACCIONA's rights, manage variations and claims, and raise commercial risk early. You will work with operations, finance and legal, and build supplier relationships that improve quality and value. You will also prepare monthly project economic reports and help improve the procurement and commercial process. The role gives you ownership of commercial outcomes and broad exposure to tendering, procurement and risk.
Key accountabilities
- Negotiate, award and execute subcontracts and other significant procurement packages
- Administer subcontracts day to day to protect ACCIONA's rights and obligations
- Manage variations, claims and contract documentation
- Identify, log and reduce contract and supply chain risks
- Prepare tender documents and evaluate proposals for value for money outcomes
- Build supplier and stakeholder relationships that improve quality and value
- Control costs, forecast and report monthly on project economic performance
Qualifications and Competencies
- Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Engineering, Law, Business, or a related discipline
- 5+ years' experience in a Contracts Administrator, Commercial Administrator or similar contract management role
- Experience managing contracts within construction, engineering, marine, resources, or infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience administering subcontractor agreements and project contracts, and managing variations, claims and contract documentation
- Ability to obtain a successful National Crime Check and Pre‐employment Medical
Acciona is a global leader in renewable energy and infrastructure, driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. By focusing on regenerative infrastructure, we aim to deliver a sustainable future for Australia and New Zealand.
Defined by a "Business as Unusual" approach, we undertake complex projects across the transport, water, and energy sectors—including roads, rail, bridges, and water treatment facilities.
Through technical excellence and environmental stewardship, we create lasting positive impacts for people and the planet, ensuring our infrastructure supports society for generations to come.
Acciona is a global leader in renewable energy and infrastructure, driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. By focusing on regenerative infrastructure, we aim to deliver a sustainable future for Australia and New Zealand.
Defined by a "Business as Unusual" approach, we undertake complex projects across the transport, water, and energy sectors—including roads, rail, bridges, and water treatment facilities.
Through technical excellence and environmental stewardship, we create lasting positive impacts for people and the planet, ensuring our infrastructure supports society for generations to come.
Senior Contracts Administrator in Brisbane employer: Acciona Australia
ACCIONA is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Top Employer from 2022 to 2025 in Australia, showcasing its commitment to prioritising employee well-being through outstanding HR practices. With a strong focus on sustainable development and a diverse workforce of over 3,000 professionals in Australia and New Zealand, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture that fosters growth, innovation, and meaningful contributions to major infrastructure projects. Join us to be part of a team that not only values your skills but also empowers you to make a positive impact on society and the environment.
