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Upper South Creek Network Project – Supporting Western Sydney’s Growth!

Be part of a large-scale, long-term joint venture between Seymour Whyte and Jacobs, awarded by Sydney Water as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) project. As the region expands, so does the need for sustainable and resilient water solutions. The Upper South Creek Network will feature new wastewater pumping stations and gravity carriers, with the first work stage beginning before the year's end. The project also emphasises safety, digital engineering, and compliance with the latest standards, ensuring it meets future needs effectively.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

The role:

As Contracts Administrator, your objective will be to provide assistance in contract administration, cost control, financial administration and project reporting.  You will have excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills, confidently able to engage with diverse people and situations.

• Awareness of the project Head Contract.
• Preparing progress/assessment claims in a timely manner.
• Cost management and forecasting, including coding.
• Review subcontractor agreements, including identification of risk areas, revision of scope of works, and ensuring statutory requirements are met.
• Compiling both internal and external reports.
• Analysing contracts to assess the requirements of the Principal.
• Tender analysis for budgetary constraints and cost control.
• Ensure financial administration activities are undertaken within expected performance indicators.
• Purchasing of goods for the site.
• Process costs and accruals with accuracy.
• Timely and accurate processing of payments.

About you:  

• Relevant qualifications or previous experience in contracts/project administration in a principal contractor environment. 
• Expertise in MS Word, Excel, MS Access and Outlook.
• Experience with and understanding of the Company's procurement and commercial processes and procedures.
• Experience with and understanding of financial / cost/project management systems and processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of Client Head contract documents.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore, all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to have a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494357

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.