Contracts Advisor

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. With a pipeline of more than $1 billion in current and future projects, our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Civmec is currently seeking candidates who hold a Degree in Law and possesses practical knowledge of Construction Contract Law. Ideally, you have 2-3 years of experience in either a private practice or within a business environment and be eager to extend your career with contracts, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills. This will be a full-time position based in our Corporate Offices in Henderson.

The Role

• Drafting and administration of contracts and legal documentation.
• Review of tender documentation and identification of contract risks.
• Review Head Contracts using CRA and issue commercial clarifications.
• Prepare and managing securities and insurances in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Conducting and co-ordinating commercial and legal negotiations with contractors.
• Assist in drafting of strategic pre-contracts agreements.
• Assist in identifying, briefing, and engaging specialist external legal services as required.
• Reviewing contractual commitments and interpretation of rights and obligations and assess claims made under contracts by or against the business.
• Prepare contract suites for projects (flow down of Head Contract provisions).
• Liaising with company procurement, risk management and audit personnel.
• Provide advice regarding contracting, project/ contractual risk management, disputes, and insurance across the business.
• Provide advice and input to internal estimating team on insurance and tender risks and pricing thereof.
• Support the Senior Contracts Advisor in providing legal advice across the business to management and executives for contractual issues.

• University degree in Australian Law
• Minimum 2- 3 years' Post admission experience in private practice or in-house
• Experience in Australian construction law and /dispute resolution and,
• Relevant experience in the heavy engineering and construction industry,
• Good understanding of construction contract and risk allocation program(s) including critical path, float and delay analysis.
• Negotiating and contract drafting skills
• Ability to assist in the assessment of both head contract and sub-contract variations and claims
• Ability to value variations and EOT claims.
• Role requires ability to assess sub-contractor variations and valuation thereof;

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume' culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

Please click the "apply" link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.
Alternatively, please email ***********@civmec.com.au for a confidential chat or call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5***.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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