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UON Energy for Every Future



UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company providing turnkey energy and water solutions to the mining sector and beyond.

We are committed to developing Energy for Every Future, through smarter, more reliable energy solutions that improve performance and help integrate renewable and decarbonising technologies to operations.

UON has two opportunities and seeking experienced and self-motivated Senior Contracts Administrator's to join our team based in our Head Office in Malaga Perth at UON.

The purpose of the Senior Contracts Administrator is to manage & lead the contractual, commercial and project control processes on an assigned project(s). Working under the direction of the Risk and Commercial Manager, the role ensures the project’s contracts are administered to UON’s standards, the Company’s entitlements are protected, and the project’s commercial position is accurately reported. The role oversees the work of the Senior Contracts Specialists, Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Administrators assigned to the project.

The position covers a wide range of functions including but not limited to:

• Management of the project’s contracts team.
• Commercial governance, reporting and health checks on the project.
• Contractual, legal and insurance claim management for the project, including disputes.
• Pre-contract review and contract handover for the project.
• Compliance with UON’s systems and procedures on the project.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Commercial Management or a similar discipline.
• Accreditation with MRICS, AAIQS, MCIOB or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years’ industry experience in contracts administration or commercial management in a construction, mining or energy environment, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead contracts role.
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing and developing a team of contracts professionals.
• Extensive experience across various forms of contracting arrangements, including bespoke client contracts, design and construct, EPC/EPCM and alliance models.
• Solid background in tendering, estimating, finance and project controls.
• Experience managing complex claims and disputes, including formal dispute resolution processes.
• Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card).

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Proven leadership, people management, negotiating and lateral thinking skills.
• Financial management – demonstrable record of reducing costs, protecting margin and meeting budgets.
• Expert contractual review and clarification writing.
• Expert variation, claims and dispute documentation writing.
• Sound working knowledge of security of payment legislation, including the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior internal and client stakeholders.

What UON can offer you

• A corporate Health Cover Plan exclusive to UON employees
• Training and Development programs (apprenticeship, traineeship, internal training)
• Career development opportunities working with some of the best in the industry
• A fun, active social club

**Only those with the unrestricted right to work in Australia will be considered.

UON is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, are encouraged to apply.

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