UGL is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to support major mission-critical and data-centre projects in Australia. The role typically requires strong experience administering construction or infrastructure contracts, managing variations, claims, extensions of time, payment schedules, subcontractor agreements, commercial reporting and risk registers. Candidates should understand Australian construction practices and contract forms, communicate confidently with clients, consultants and subcontractors, and be capable of interpreting contractual obligations and resolving commercial issues. Experience on data-centre, engineering, industrial or other technically complex projects is highly desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound commercial judgement, attention to detail, negotiation skills, integrity and the ability to work effectively in a demanding, safety-focused project environment.
UGL is an Australian engineering, construction and maintenance services company and part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers complex projects and long-term asset services across transport, energy, water, resources, defence, telecommunications and social infrastructure. UGL combines engineering expertise, project delivery, operations and maintenance capabilities, supporting clients from early design and construction through to ongoing asset management. Its work includes technically demanding environments where safety, reliability, quality and commercial discipline are essential. The company operates across Australia and New Zealand and employs a large multidisciplinary workforce, including engineers, tradespeople, project managers and corporate specialists. UGL’s mission-critical and data-centre activities involve highly reliable electrical, mechanical, civil and building services, often delivered under demanding programme and compliance requirements. Employees can expect structured project environments, collaboration with major clients and opportunities to work on nationally significant infrastructure.
Australia offers strong opportunities for contract administrators, commercial managers and construction professionals, particularly in data centres, infrastructure, defence, renewable energy, transport and resources. Major employment hubs include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, with project work sometimes requiring regional or fly-in-fly-out travel. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct and collaborative, with strong expectations around safety, punctuality, accountability and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from major-city living and coastal communities to regional locations; housing costs are highest in Sydney and Melbourne. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Skills in Demand visa, or permanent skilled migration pathways, subject to occupation lists, qualifications, experience and English requirements. Before relocating, candidates should check Australian Department of Home Affairs rules, professional recognition requirements, taxation, healthcare access and accommodation costs. A local driver’s licence may also be useful for project-based roles. Employment conditions commonly include superannuation, annual leave and statutory public holidays.
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