About this role
Based in Melbourne Southbank
Hybrid Working| Full‑time
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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).
Other facts
About UGL Limited
UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres.
UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes:
• Network operations
• Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview.
• Asset and property management, and
• Safety, access, performance, and environmental management.
UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW.
The CRN network includes:
• 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network
• 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines
• 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure
• 1,312 level crossings (300 active)
• 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites)
• 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges
The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.
What you'll do
- The Subcontracts Specialist is responsible for establishing, negotiating, and managing subcontracts, supporting supplier performance, and ensuring strong commercial governance. They will work closely with project, maintenance, and tender teams to deliver robust procurement outcomes and mitigate risks.
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