Contracts Manager (Central Function)

The Contracts Manager owns how Volta contracts for its fleet. You will set the contracting strategy and standards used across every project, and lead the contracts leads embedded in each project team through a functional line. From contracting models and standard forms to negotiation, claims and commercial governance, this role makes sure Volta builds on terms that protect the business and keep projects moving.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Own Volta's contracting strategy across general contractor, package and vendor agreements.
• Set standard contract forms, flow-downs and commercial terms across the fleet.
• Lead major negotiations alongside procurement and project leadership.
• Provide functional leadership to the contracts leads embedded in each project team.
• Build claims avoidance practice and manage disputes when they arise.
• Run commercial governance, delegations and approvals across projects.
• Keep contracting standards compliant across multiple jurisdictions.
• Train and develop commercial capability across the delivery organisation.

What You Bring:

• Contracts leadership on data centre or major capital projects is essential.
• Deep experience of construction contracting models and standard forms across international markets.
• A strong record in negotiation and claims management on complex builds.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and governing to standard.
• Sound commercial judgement under delivery pressure.
• The credibility to lead functionally across embedded project teams.
• Willingness to travel across sites.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary.
• Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success.
• Retirement/pension contributions.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Generous number of vacation days each year.