Full-time Consultant - Contract Administrator (Permanent)

Our point of difference

Neuplan is a high-performing construction & project management consultancy, comprising around 50 professional consultants embedded across a larger team. Throughout each stage of the project life cycle, we consult to construction, mining and resources clients across contracts management, project delivery, project engineering, estimating and project controls, and legal advisory services.

Working directly with principals, producers, tier 1 and tier 2 contractors and engineering houses on projects of varying size and scope, we provide our clients holistic project management, planning, delivery, and ongoing commercial management solutions. We particularly focus on servicing clients within:

• mining & resources - process and NPI (commodities including gold, iron ore, lithium, rare earths and other precious metals)
• civil works and construction
• large industrial infrastructure
• public transport infrastructure (roads, rail, and bridges)

From project conception, feasibility and initiation through execution, commissioning and close-out phases, Neuplan also regularly provides discrete construction management, contract administration and strategic management services to meet our clients' ongoing project engineering, delivery, controls, legal and HR advisory requirements.

About the role

Heading into 2026, we wish to continue to grow our contract administration and commercial management capability, and meet the ever-evolving demand of our exceptional, well-established client base.

Seeking contract administrators with experience across complex mining, resources, construction and/or infrastructure projects, as a Neuplan consultant you will work from our Perth-based office or integrated into an existing client team, including the opportunity to work alongside fellow Neuplan consultants. You will form an essential part of Neuplan's broader commercial, contracts management and legal advisory capability, including contract administrators, commercial managers, procurement managers, lawyers, and quantity surveyors.

This role will see you develop knowledge of Neuplan's core business, and an in-depth understanding of our clients and their projects - which form an essential part of the state, national and international landscape!

Depending on your skills and experience, your work may involve varied contract administration and review tasks such as:

• project tendering and procurement
• contract reviews and risk analysis (including commercial/costs, insurance and other financial risks)
• upstream and downstream contracts administration, including budgeting and risk management
• claims preparation and/or assessment, including contract variations and extensions of time
• financial reporting (budgets, contingencies and cash flow analysis)
• overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders
• preparing and reviewing submissions and reports concerning client/company activities
• collecting and analysing project data, and reporting on project outcomes

Neuplan - something different?

• Interesting and varied client-side and contractor-oriented work with an exceptional, established client base.
• Team-oriented, collaborative working environment, with ongoing development forming an essential part of our operating model.
• Ongoing upskilling opportunities through new project opportunities.
• Modern CBD office on the doorstep of the Swan River (and Kings Park) with modern end-of-trip facilities and excellent amenities close by, including transport, cafes, and restaurants.
• Work with Directors who emphasise continual industry-based learning and staff professional growth.

Your background

• (Desired) Relevant diploma or higher qualification.
• (Essential) Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of experience within mining/resources (process and non-process infrastructure), public infrastructure (road/rail/bridges), large industrial infrastructure or civil construction.
• Demonstrated contract administration and contract management skills, including preparing, interpreting, maintaining, reviewing and/or negotiating contract variations, extension of time claims.
• Contractor-side experience will be highly regarded but is not essential.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Word and document management skills.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Growing understanding of relevant industry standards and effective commercial and financial management strategies.
• Track record of effective stakeholder management.