We are currently looking for a Subcontracts Supervisor to join our EGL1 Contracts & Commercial 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. 

• In cooperation with legal team, ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements in the energy sector. 

• Support Senior Project Leadership 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 Senior Project Leadership team. 

• Act as the key point of contact for contractual matters with internal teams. 

• Participate in negotiations with contractors and suppliers supporting PM and procurement/construction teams to secure favourable terms. 

• Support commercial and procurement teams in supplier evaluations and selection processes. 

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 5–10 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. NEC, 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 systems is an asset). 

• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus depending on project location).