We are currently looking for a Subcontracts Manager to join our EGL1 Project Managmenet department as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen Energy & Metals, based in Newcastle.

Your role will encompass: 

• The role involves drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and maximize commercial benefits throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing schedule performance, progress and progress measurement from a Quantitative and Qualitive view.
• Ability to manage multiple and multidiscipline contracts and work with site teams to control interfaces.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts related to large scale grid related projects, including EPC contracts, PPAs , O&M agreements, and supplier/vendor contracts.
• In cooperation with legal team, ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements in the energy sector.
• Support PM team on managing contract execution, amendments, and close-out processes.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks to prevent disputes and financial losses.
• Support internal teams in monitoring contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Handle claims, variations, and dispute resolution processes effectively in cooperation with PM team.
• Act as the key point of contact for contractual matters with internal teams,
• Participate in negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and clients supporting PM and procurement/construction teams to secure favourable terms.
• Support commercial and procurement teams in supplier evaluations and selection processes.
• Work closely with project managers and finance teams to track contract budgets, payments, and cost control.

What you bring to the role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is considered an asset).
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in contracts management within EPC / construction / energy / infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on subcontractor (downstream) contracts.
• Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and administering subcontracts, including handling variations, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Solid understanding of contractual frameworks (e.g. FIDIC or equivalent) and commercial terms in large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full subcontract lifecycle, from tendering and award through to close-out.
• Strong knowledge of commercial risk management, cost control principles, and contractual entitlements.
• Experience working in multinational, cross-functional project environments, collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Legal teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, site-based environments with multiple subcontractors and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and MS Office tools (experience with ERP/PM systems is an asset).
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus depending on project location).
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