NDT & Inspection Contract Manager

Position Summary:

• Applus+ is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to serve as the primary point of contact between the company and a leading global oil and gas operator. The role involves overseeing the successful delivery of inspection and asset integrity services across a major contract, working closely with Applus+ leadership and site-based teams across onshore and offshore facilities in Victoria, Australia.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence, client satisfaction, commercial performance, and Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) outcomes while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and industry requirements.
• Candidates must be based in Victoria or willing to relocate and should be able to regularly attend the client's site in Sale. Candidates based in Melbourne will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, client requirements, regulatory standards, and Applus+ policies and procedures.
• Manage contract deliverables, reporting requirements, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Act as the primary point of contact between Applus+ and the client, maintaining a collaborative working relationship.
• Operational and Technical Oversight
• Oversee the delivery of NDT and inspection services, ensuring technical quality, efficiency, and high service standards.
• Drive the implementation of industry best practices, continuous improvement initiatives, and innovative inspection technologies.
• Coordinate with site supervisors, inspectors, and technicians to maintain effective operations across facilities.
• Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)
• Promote a strong safety culture aligned with Applus+ and client HSEQ expectations.
• Ensure personnel comply with site-specific safety procedures, industry regulations, and quality standards.
• Monitor operational risks and implement corrective actions to support safe and effective service delivery.
• Financial and Commercial Management
• Manage contract budgets, financial forecasting, and cost control activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract performance, optimise margins, and expand service offerings.
• Ensure accurate invoicing, financial reporting, and commercial governance.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Client Relations
• Build and maintain relationships with client representatives, project teams, and key stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings and provide regular updates on safety, operational performance, and contract delivery.
• Address operational and commercial challenges proactively and develop solutions to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Leadership and Workforce Management
• Lead and support supervisors, inspectors, and technicians, fostering accountability and high performance.
• Coordinate workforce planning, training, onboarding, and competency development.
• Encourage collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Candidates should possess the following experience and competencies:
• Proven experience in contract management, preferably in the oil and gas, inspection, or industrial services sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of NDT and inspection services, including relevant industry standards and practices.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in HSEQ within high-risk operational environments.
• Commercial expertise, including budget management, financial forecasting, cost control, and contract performance.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading operational teams, including workforce planning and competency development.
• Familiarity with major oil and gas operator requirements and safety management systems is highly regarded.

Job Requirements:

• Position: Contract Manager.
• Company: Applus+.
• Location: Victoria, Australia.
• Client Site: Sale, Victoria.
• Work Arrangement: Candidates must be based in Victoria or willing to relocate. Melbourne-based candidates will also be considered.
• Travel/Attendance: Ability to regularly attend the client's site in Sale.
• Operational Scope: Inspection and integrity services across onshore and offshore facilities.

Why Join Applus+?

• The Contract Manager will play a key role in supporting Applus+'s inspection operations and working with an established local team across client facilities. The company emphasises quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement while providing opportunities to contribute to major oil and gas inspection contracts.

About the Company:

• Applus+ is a global service provider operating in more than 70 countries with approximately 26,000 employees. The company delivers inspection, testing, and related technical services across various industries.
• With a strong presence across the Pacific, Applus+ focuses on delivering value through innovative solutions, service quality, and operational excellence. Its core values include being a global leader, a trusted partner, and maintaining a passion for improvement. The company also promotes an inclusive workplace culture that supports collaboration, employee development, and sustainable growth.