Subcontracts Manager

Role summary

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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.

About the employer

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.