Subcontracts Specialist

**Location**
- Brisbane - Australia**Category**
- Project controls**Date Published**
- 27/11/24**Status**
- Open**Join us. Unleash your energy within.**

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we're the team for you. We've created a new breed of company - future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we're far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

**Our Purpose and Beliefs**:
As Kent, we're tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It's the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We **PLAY BIG**

We thrive on **EMOTIONAL AGILITY**

We are **FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE**

We are built on **INFINITE THINKING**

**Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging**:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We're heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 34 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

**The Opportunity**:
As a Subcontracts Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality contract execution and ensuring Kent's contractual obligations are met to the highest standards. Working closely with the Manager and project teams, you'll manage subcontracts from formation to completion, negotiate terms, and provide expert advice to stakeholders.

This role demands a strategic thinker with a focus on cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and delivery excellence. You'll prepare forecasts, monitor budgets, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with company governance, safety standards, and Kent's Management System.

**Day to Day, your role will include**:

- Uphold company standards for quality, governance, safety, and compliance with Kent's systems.
- Collaborate with the Subcontracts team and project stakeholders on contract-related matters.
- Provide expert advice on contract procedures, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage subcontracts, including variations and terms.
- Monitor budgets, prepare cost forecasts, and track financial status.
- Address contractual issues such as invoicing, certifications, and insurances.
- Support the development and execution of handover processes and key documents.
- Actively contribute to implementing and maintaining Kent's Management System (KMS).

**About you**:
We're looking for someone with tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field, and proven experience in a similar role, ideally in industries like Oil and Gas, Energy, or EPC. Strong skills in numbers, commercial principles, and advanced computer proficiency (including ERP systems) are key for success.

If you're detail-oriented and confident in cost estimation, subcontract management, and budgets, this role offers a great opportunity to grow. Exceptional communication, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering quality outcomes are essential. We value adaptability and a proactive approach in our team.

**Benefits**:

- Attractive salary & benefits
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclusion & Belonging Program
- Health insurance discount
- Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
- Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team
- Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We're committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today

**Kent | The Energy Within**

**It's an exciting time to join Kent so if this role sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you