Senior Contracts Administrator - Western Power Program

Take Ownership of Commercial Performance on a Major Program

UGL delivers some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure across resources, defence, transport, power and renewables. Within UGL, the Utilities Operations & Maintenance (O&M) business focuses on keeping electricity networks operating safely and reliably through long‑term maintenance and operational programs.

In WA, we deliver a Western Power maintenance contract covering distribution and transmission overhead maintenance across metro and regional areas, including pole replacements, line repairs and fault response. It’s a large, live program with ongoing delivery supporting WA’s electricity network.

The role is based in Canning Vale, with a move to a brand new facility closer to the airport and just 10 minutes from the city.

Why this role

• Take full ownership of the commercial performance on a major, ongoing maintenance program.

• Senior, autonomous role working closely with delivery and operations teams.

• Work on a cost‑reimbursable contract where your input directly impacts margin and performance.

• Stable, long-term program with real opportunity to influence outcomes.

• Join a driven, collaborative team focused on delivery and continuous improvement.

About the role

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role where you’ll take ownership of contract performance across a live maintenance program. You’ll be the key commercial lead supporting operations, making sure the contract is managed correctly, risks are controlled, and opportunities to improve outcomes are identified and pursued.You’ll work closely with delivery teams, the client and internal stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring the program delivers strong commercial outcomes.

This role is about being in the driver’s seat, owning the detail, supporting the team and helping maximise overall performance.

Key responsibilities

• Own the head contract and manage downstream subcontract arrangements.

• Manage claims, variations, notices and contractual compliance (including registers).

• Deliver forecasting, cost-to-complete and monthly commercial reporting.

• Identify and manage commercial risks, issues and opportunities.

• Support operations and stakeholders to drive performance and protect margin.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
• Discounted Medibank health insurance.
• Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
• Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
• Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.

About you

• Experience working across the full lifecycle of projects in live, operational environments.

• Strong experience across cost-reimbursable contracts.

• Proven ability to manage contracts end-to-end (claims, variations, notices, reporting).

• Confident working closely with delivery teams in live, operational environments.

• Strong stakeholder skills with a commercial, proactive and autonomous approach.

About Us

UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.

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