Senior Contracts Manager - Transmission Lines

At Transgrid, we connect electricity across NSW and the National Electricity Market, supporting Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy future. The Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) is a critical initiative delivering new transmission infrastructure to unlock renewable energy zones, strengthen network reliability, and support long-term energy security. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a complex, large-scale project shaping the future of Australia’s energy network.

 

About the role

 

As the Senior Contracts Manager – Transmission Lines, you will be responsible for leading the commercial and contract management of the Transmission Lines Design & Construction (D&C) contract for the Hunter Transmission Project, ensuring robust contract administration, governance, compliance, and risk control.

 

The role translates strategic commercial objectives into effective delivery while providing oversight of variations, claims, and all substation‑related contract matters.

 

About You

 

• Tertiary qualifications in law, business, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in contract management for major infrastructure or utilities projects, ideally with exposure to transmission lines or electrical works.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading complex contract administration, including managing variations from a contract management perspective.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial risk management, and governance frameworks.
• Proven ability to interpret, negotiate, and advise on high-value D&C contracts.
• Advanced skills in stakeholder engagement, reporting, and use of contract management systems / tools.
• Experience supporting audits, assurance, and continuous improvement within a large project delivery environment.

 

Reward and Recognition

 

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health & wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s right for you.

 

Our Leadership Principles

 

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles - Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection - form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

 

Closing date Monday 25th May 2026. Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received.

 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.