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Subcontracts Manager

Australia UGL Approximately A$150,000–A$200,000 per year plus superannuation, benefits, and potential project or performance incentives.*
Job Description

The Subcontracts Manager is responsible for managing subcontractor engagement across project delivery, including tendering, contract formation, negotiation, administration, claims, variations, performance, payment, and close-out. The role typically requires strong experience in subcontract management within construction, infrastructure, rail, energy, or industrial projects; sound knowledge of Australian contract practices; and the ability to interpret commercial risks and contractual obligations. Candidates are expected to communicate effectively with project teams, suppliers, clients, and legal advisers, while maintaining compliance with company procedures, safety requirements, budgets, and schedules. Strong negotiation, relationship management, documentation, commercial analysis, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Company Info

UGL is an Australian engineering, construction, and asset-services company operating as part of the CIMIC Group. It delivers complex projects and ongoing maintenance services across transport, rail, energy, resources, water, defence, and industrial sectors. UGL supports clients through engineering and design, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and asset management. The company works across Australia and selected international markets, often delivering large, long-term infrastructure and public-sector programs. Its workforce includes engineers, project managers, tradespeople, commercial specialists, and technical professionals. UGL promotes safety, collaboration, diversity, ethical conduct, and reliable project delivery. A Subcontracts Manager would typically work closely with project leadership, procurement, commercial, legal, finance, engineering, and site teams to manage subcontractor performance and protect project outcomes.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in infrastructure, rail, energy, resources, construction, defence, healthcare, and professional services, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional project locations. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct, safety-focused, and collaborative, with emphasis on fairness, punctuality, and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from major-city dining and cultural events to beaches, outdoor activities, and regional communities. Skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas such as the Skills in Demand visa, along with state-nominated or skilled independent pathways, subject to occupation lists and eligibility. Relocating usually involves securing an offer, arranging visa approval, health checks, insurance, accommodation, tax registration, and banking. Costs can be high in major cities, especially for housing, while regional areas may offer lower living expenses and additional migration incentives.