The Contracts Manager is responsible for administering and managing commercial contracts across UGL projects in Australia. Requirements typically include a degree or equivalent experience in construction, engineering, law, business, or quantity surveying, together with substantial experience in contracts administration and commercial management. The successful candidate is expected to interpret contract terms, manage claims, variations, risks, notices, negotiations, subcontractor obligations, and commercial reporting. Strong knowledge of Australian construction and infrastructure contracts, excellent communication and negotiation skills, sound financial judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams are important. Experience with major projects, dispute avoidance, and compliance systems is highly valued.
UGL is an Australian engineering, maintenance, and infrastructure services company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers projects and long-term services across transport, rail, power, renewable energy, water, resources, defence, and industrial markets. UGL provides design, construction, asset management, operations, maintenance, and facility services for government and private-sector clients. The company operates across Australia and supports major infrastructure and energy programs, often through multidisciplinary project teams. Its work ranges from rail systems and rolling stock to power networks, renewables, mining infrastructure, and complex industrial facilities. UGL promotes safety, technical capability, collaboration, and career development, with employment opportunities available in metropolitan areas, regional centres, and remote project locations. Conditions, travel requirements, and benefits vary according to the project and employment arrangement.
Australia offers strong opportunities in infrastructure, construction, transport, energy, mining, defence, and professional services, including contracts and commercial management. Work is concentrated in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and major regional or resource-project locations. Australian workplaces are generally professional, direct, safety-focused, and multicultural, with emphasis on teamwork and practical communication. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to coastal, regional, and remote communities; outdoor activities, beaches, sport, and relatively high living standards are major attractions. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, skilled regional pathways, or permanent migration options, depending on occupation, qualifications, experience, and eligibility. Applicants should check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include health insurance, accommodation, tax, superannuation, transport, and the possibility of project travel or fly-in fly-out work.
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