Cost Advisory Defence Sector Lead

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia RPS Group Full time

Join a globally recognised advisory firm.
- Support the delivery of Australia's largest defence and infrastructure projects.
- Work closely with RPS senior leaders and our client's senior management to develop creative solutions for delivering great outcomes nationally.
- Contribute to the growth and development of RPS's Advisory business.
- As a key member of the team, you'll use your network and experience to win, plan and deliver projects nationally and provide your expertise to support projects as required.
- Confidently pragmatic, you'll leverage your experience to help our clients engage with their stakeholders and communities, lead projects and mentor our talented team of Advisory professionals.

**About the role**

As Associate Director/Director, you will be adept at providing advice that may span across the entire lifecycle of major defence infrastructure projects. This typically includes:

- Strategic commercial, cost management, estimating and technical advice to clients planning, delivering and investing in major defence infrastructure & development projects
- Establishing the frameworks and managing the execution of governance, procurement, tendering, assessments, and approvals of major defence infrastructure projects
- Providing commercial, technical, and operational due diligence of defence assets; and
- Supporting claims and disputes and other expert services engagements.
- Additionally, you will:

- Be responsible for delivering high-quality documents/outcomes as required by the scope of services, client management, management of resources, budgets etc.
- Lead an integrated project team of Cost Consultants/Cost Advisory Specialists with multi-disciplinary membership from the RPS businesses, client organisation and other advisors
- Work with the RPS team in Business Development, seeking new clients and assignments; and
- Leading the preparation of tenders/proposals for opportunities aligned with RPS capabilities

**About you**

You will hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
- Australian Citizen, with the ability to obtain a minimum Baseline Security Clearance
- Demonstrated experience working client side on planning and delivery phases on Defence Infrastructure projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to multi-disciplinary audiences, including senior executive-level clients
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage and grow business relationships

**What we offer**

RPS has a market leading project management and advisory team who specialist in the delivery of large complex projects, and you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry.

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being:

- Flexible start and finish times, working from home, part time and job share options
- State of the art, modern and contemporary offices
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave
- Well-being benefits e.g. vaccinations, health insurance discounts
- Professional memberships
- Study assistance
- Professional and technical development opportunities

**Our Approach**

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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