UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies.

We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions.
Career progression a long term opportunity of making an impact with a high performing, collaborative and professional team are just some of the benefits that UGL Transport will offer you.

UGL Regional Linx are looking for a passionate enthusiastic Contracts Manager to join our committed and inclusive team.

Who Is UGL Regional Linx?

UGLRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of UGL. We are headquartered in Orange, NSW and operate several regional depots throughout the state.
UGLRL is committed to creating and maintaining job opportunities for people in regional and rural communities. More than 85% of our UGLRL workforce is located in regional areas of NSW. Our workforce understands what it means to be regional and is committed to the needs of our customers, passengers and communities.

The CRN – Country Regional Network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney to many of the State’s important regional centres.

UGLRL is proud to be entrusted with the operations and maintenance of this important piece of rail infrastructure.

Job Purpose

The role will provide contractual expertise during the performance of projects to ensure contract requirements are adhered to and the interests of UGL are protected.

The Contracts Manager will promote, encourage and ensure management and implementation of effective commercial practices including contractual compliance.

The role sponsors reducing project cost and risk, whilst maintaining value for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead scope of works planning, ensuring that scope gaps are minimised, cost efficiencies are maximised and subcontractor capabilities are considered.
• Prepare procurement strategies in conjunction with the Project Manager, including break into individual works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing in alignment with an approved Project Procurement Plan.
• Maintain contact and good working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and maintain good awareness of market conditions and movements.
• Procure the project in accordance with approved strategy ensuring that orders are fully scoped, bought at best value and are correctly contracted in accordance with limits of authority.
• Negotiate subcontract and supplier contract terms, conditions and pricing and follow up to ensure execution according to the negotiated terms.
• Provide effective commercial support during downstream contract negotiations, in particular ensuring appropriate legal approvals are obtained in relation to any deviations from UGL standard terms and conditions.
• Accountable for maximisation of the commercial benefit of subcontracts and effective management of contract change. This includes ensuring Subcontractor / supplier payment claims valuations are accurately assessed, challenged appropriately, certified and paid on time.
• Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts are accurately maintained and cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identification.
• Addressing contractual matters with subcontractors/suppliers including negotiating variations, claims, EOT and mitigating any contractual disputes
• Assess upstream and downstream commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement appropriate controls and escalate actual or potential issues to Commercial Manager and Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Tertiary educated in Engineering, Commerce/Business, Law, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and apply contracts.
• Strong awareness in areas of cost management and contract law and demonstrated ability to manage commercial negotiations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration.
• Proficient in overall contract management, have the ability to work independently and be committed to follow and embrace process with an appreciation for the importance of attention to detail.

About Us

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within, 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

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

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