Group Manager

3 weeks ago


Osborne Park, Australia Whittens Group Full time

**Group Manager - Commercial and Risk**:

- National Civil Contractor with Tier 1 Clients
- Competitive salary package plus benefits paid weekly
- Collaborative teams and open to new iniatives

Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 22 years' experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.

With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia's major Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks and piping works projects.

Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients.

**Our Projects**

Due to continued growth, we now have an opportunity for a **Group Manager - Commercial and Risk**to join the business in our head office in Osborne Park.

Reporting to the CEO, the Group Manager - Commercial and Risk is accountable for ensuring that Whittens has clear commercial and risk frameworks in place to enable a successful company model. This position will lead the commercial function of the Whittens business and ensure that clear contract governance is in place.

Moreover, the position is responsible for ensuring that contracts are executed as per the agreed terms and that Whittens have a clear line of site to project risks or changes which may affect the financial performance of the contracts being delivered.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Work closely with and build collaborative networks with the Whittens’ Leadership Team and all internal stakeholders to ensure the strategic plan is achieved and that relevant people and development plans are aligned to meet strategic and operational objectives
- Set a Commercial framework and strategy which assists Whittens to achieve its overall strategic intent
- Drive continuous improvement of the company commercial framework and develop strategic initiatives to optimise financial performance, minimise risk and drive the company forward
- Provide support to the Leadership Team to ensure business risks are managed effectively
- Provision of strategic and operational support to the Directors, Project Managers and Pre - Contracts team in pre-contract bid strategy and management of commercial risk
- Ensure all contracts are executed in accordance with the agreed contract terms and monitor contract performance against key KPI’s
- Post-contract, you will establish project budgets, cost control measures, manage cash flow, forecasting and commercial reporting to ensure we maximise our commercial opportunity whilst minimising risk
- Ensure projects are set up for success by facilitating a robust project launch to ensure commercial framework is embedded and projects teams are trained and clear roles and responsibilities assigned
- Manage frameworks regarding cost value reporting and cost control processes
- Maintain a clear oversite of all contract reviews, variations and general communications coordinating the negotiation and agreement of any changes to contract documentation
- Ensure that regular line of site is maintained to contract financial performance, highlighting the potential for future claims and inadequate performance against tender
- Facilitate project compliance audits and present findings in Board Reports
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders, including client representatives

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Visible leader with demonstrated experience in the Australian Civil and Construction space
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Business Law, Construction Management or similar **(preferable)**:

- Experience working in a similar regional or strategic commercial and risk position
- Proven leadership skills and high energy levels
- Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders whilst having extensive knowledge of construction contracts
- The ability to stay calm under pressure
- Willingness to grow with the business to ensure successful outcomes
- Strong Interpersonal and communication skills

**What we offer**
Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. With a pipeline of future works secured, you can be assured, this is a great opportunity to elevate yourself and Whittens to the next level. In return, you will be rewarded with the following:

- Generous and competitive salary package paid weekly
- Structured bonus scheme
- Work amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teams
- An inclusive culture that nurtures collaboration and high performance
- An opportunity to work with a variety of Tier 1 Clients
- Discounted Health insurance
- Novated Lease options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Long term permanent role


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