UGL are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our TasWater CDO based in Hobart. The Commercial Manager will promote, encourage and assist senior management and project teams in implementing effective commercial (contractual and financial) practices for the Selfs Point STP Project.

The Selfs Point STP Project is valued in excess of $300m and comprises the new Selfs Point Sewage Treatment Plant and the Macquarie Point pumping station joined by a new Sewer Rising Main. The role is located on site at the new Selfs Point Sewage Treatment Plant site located in Hobart.

The purpose of the TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is to build the capability and capacity of TasWater to fulfil its customer promises for improved service levels by efficiently and effectively delivering an accelerated capital program of works.

The TasWater CDO will deliver:

· Opportunities for people to grow and develop

· Economic benefits and growth opportunities for local industry

· Improved safety outcomes

· Capacity and capability to transition the program back to TasWater post completion

· The necessary framework for emergent projects

What will a day look like in this role

· Commercial and Financial management: Lead the Commercial function for the Selfs Point STP project ensuring strong contract, commercial and financial risk management (including development and implementation of appropriate project controls), and accurate forecasting of both costs and revenue

· Ensure project managers, contract administrators and all relevant project staff understand and comply with commercial requirements in contracts with customers and major/high risk subcontracts as per policies, procedures and guidelines

· Attend contract acceptance and contract review meetings as necessary to ensure commercial and contract administration issues comply with contract requirements, policies and procedures

· Interpret the tender and apply the commercial and contractual agreement both at Head Contract and Sub Contract level as per Security of Payments Act.

· Manage commercial issues, minor and major contract disputes when delegated by senior management

· Assist contract administrators and project managers as needed in commercial matters e.g. claims, contractual issues, disputes, preparing subcontract terms and conditions, and setting up administration procedures on and off site with finance

· People management: Establish and develop a high performance team.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

What would we expect you to bring to the team

· Bachelor degree or equivalent in Engineering, Law, Commerce, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Business or other associated disciplines or Post graduate qualifications eg. graduate certificate, graduate diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Property, Quantity Surveying, Construction Law or other associated disciplines together with relevant industry experience

· Extensive experience in commercial, financial and contract administration gained on construction, engineering or associated projects

· Self-management and commitment to deliver results, with proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously

· Excellent communication and negotiation skills

What we offer

· Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve

· The chance to join a 6,000 strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors

· Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey

· Competitive group remuneration and benefits including: health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance

· Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you

· A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL

• Genuine concern for safety

• Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment

• An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm

• A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

UGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, Women, Military Veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ Community.

UGL respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we work and pays our respects to elders past, present and emerging.