Based in Melbourne Southbank Hybrid Working| Full‑time Join an industry leader and grow your career with CIMIC UGL provides engineering, construction, and maintenance services across industries including oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water, defence, and telecommunications, in a fast‑paced and ever‑evolving environment. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Subcontracts Specialist to join our Fuels & Engineering East business. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, this role is responsible for establishing, negotiating and managing subcontracts across the portfolio, supporting supplier performance and ensuring strong commercial governance. You will work closely with project, maintenance and tender teams to deliver robust procurement and subcontracting outcomes, mitigate risk and support the on‑time, on‑budget delivery of projects. What We Offer Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve Clear pathways for career progression and professional development Exposure to complex, high‑value engineering and services contracts A collaborative culture that values diversity, innovation and accountability Access to employee wellbeing programs and company benefits Key Responsibilities Develop, negotiate and execute risk‑balanced and commercially sound subcontracts Manage post‑award subcontract administration, purchasing and performance management Support tender, project and operational teams with subcontracting strategies and execution Lead RFQ processes and conduct competitive market assessments Ensure compliance with CIMIC procurement policies, UGL governance and head contract requirements Develop and implement procurement management plans, schedules and strategic sourcing approaches Support supplier relationship and performance management frameworks Identify and manage subcontract risks, issues and commercial disputes Maintain subcontract registers, documentation and reporting Drive continuous improvement in subcontracting, procurement and supplier management practices About You Relevant qualification in law, business, engineering, quantity surveying, procurement or project management Proven experience in complex subcontracting and procurement environments Strong knowledge of subcontract commercial instruments and contract negotiation Experience within engineering, oil & gas, power, defence, utilities or resources sectors Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills Proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under tight timelines Customer‑focused, commercially astute and results‑driven About UGL As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, UGL values diversity in background, experience and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, mature‑aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. How to Apply If this role sounds like you, please click on the Apply button and follow the prompts. We will be in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. Please note\: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks may be conducted, including a national criminal history check and pre‑employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
