Brunel is proud to be partnering with a tier one mining business to source an experienced Contracts Specialist for a major projects and sustaining capital portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary construction packages that support major mine development and sustaining capital works across the Pilbara.
As the Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and contract management activities across a suite of project scopes. These scopes will include a variety of construction, services, consultancy, and equipment packages, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes, risk mitigation, governance, and supplier performance.
Working closely with project delivery and procurement stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of major sustaining capital works within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Starting in April 2026, this 12-month contract will be based in Perth CBD, with occasional site travel required.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead sourcing activities including procurement strategy development, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
- Develop and implement call-off statements of work, panel agreements, and standalone construction, supply, and consultancy contracts
- Manage post-award contract activities including compliance, variations, claims assessment, and dispute resolution
- Build and maintain strong, values-led relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Partner with delivery teams to drive value, reduce risk, and support successful project outcomes
- Collaborate across procurement and wider project teams to leverage existing strategies and identify commercial synergies
- Ensure all procurement and contract management activities align with strict governance, compliance, and commercial standards
- Support a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated experience in contracts and procurement within large-scale construction, mining, infrastructure, or major capital projects
- Strong capability across tendering, bid evaluation, contract drafting, and negotiation
- Sound understanding of contract law, commercial risk management, and negotiation strategy
- Proven experience managing claims, variations, and commercial disputes, with the ability to drive practical outcomes
- A strong commitment to supporting construction projects safely, particularly within remote or Pilbara-based operations
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple business functions
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex project environment
- A proactive, team-oriented approach with a strong focus on culture and collaboration
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
- You must have current right to work to be considered for this role