Lead Consultant- Procurement and Commercial

22 hours ago


Sydney, Australia HKA Global Full time

**What we Offer**

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

- To be a part of a rapidly growing team and be part of driving the future success and development of our global business
- Opportunities to lead complex commercial negotiations
- A professional and dynamic environment where differing views are valued

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a Lead Consultant to join our growing team within HKA, based within either our Sydney or Brisbane office. We are ideally looking for someone who has front-end procurement, transaction and strategy development experience.

HKA’s Commercial Advisory business in Australia provides advice to a range of organisations from large government entities, developers through to construction and engineering contractors.

We have high demand to expand our services with our civil infrastructure clients operating in roads, rail and water industries.

Reporting to a Director within Commercial Advisory, you will be responsible for:

- Leading complex commercial negotiations in relation to construction contracts
- Developing infrastructure project delivery and contracting models and procurement strategies for major, complex, and/or high-value construction projects
- Delivering procurement transactions in mining, energy, water, road, rail, oil & gas, housing or other relevant engineering construction sector
- Developing initiatives and contributing to the growth of the business
- Owning and managing key stakeholder relationships and driving efficiency

**Skills and Experience**

We are seeking individuals with proven project experience, in-depth knowledge of construction commercial principles and a willingness to learn and develop.

Ideally you will possess the following attributes:

- Degree qualification in engineering, business, quantity surveying, law, commerce, or other relevant discipline
- Leadership and management skills, with the initiative and eagerness to develop strategies to overcome challenges
- Willingness to support and contribute to the professional development of others within the team
- Experience developing procurement strategies for the commissioning of engineering design, site investigations, construction or other related services and works
- Experience developing (with legal support) robust standard form or bespoke contracts, and negotiating with suppliers to achieve competitiveness and risk reduction
- Experience managing the tendering process from requirements gathering through to contract award, including developing all procurement documentation
- In depth understanding of category management principles and implementation of category plans across the business (ideally in construction, infrastructure, MRO, asset maintenance)
- Create trusting and lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise and manage own time in an environment with several competing requirements,
- Sound working knowledge of public sector procurement and probity principles

At HKA we recognise our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.


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