Commercial Manager

**Your career with UGL can be long, diverse, challenging and rewarding.**
- Within the Rail and Technology Systems sector, UGL is a leading provider of integrated systems for road and rail infrastructure projects. We are uniquely positioned and resourced to support our clients in their goals of providing exceptional transport solutions. Our services include infrastructure building and asset management, rail systems, signalling and communications, tunnel, and intelligent transport systems.
- Based in our central Southbank office, with 2-3 direct reports, this opportunity represents a chance to develop your skills within a leading team. Training in the rail industry will be provided as well as access to career development opportunities.

**The Opportunity**
- The Commercial Manager plays an integral role in managing and controlling the effective implementation of project commercial framework and processes, including head contract and subcontract administration, commercial risk analysis, insurances, control and reporting to ensure the project’s objectives are achieved.

The role will ensure strong Commercial governance across Rail & Technology Systems Projects pre and post contract award. The role supports commercial and risk management across Rail and Technology systems projects. The Commercial Manager will build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, leadership team and UGL customers.

**Key responsibilities include**
- Pre contract review of proposed customer contract terms to ensure they align with UGL Polices and deliver the best possible commercial advantage to UGL.
- Lead commercial negotiation of contract terms and conditions with client that optimise and provide necessary protection to manage UGL’s risk across Rail & Technology Systems projects
- Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships with customers and key suppliers
- Provide ongoing expert advice within to project teams regarding commercial implications of specific terms and conditions in contracts, coordinating with UGL legal teams as necessary.
- Provide commercial advice to the project teams to ensure sound contract performance, in particular provide advice on the management, negotiation and resolution of contractual issues and claims.
- Manage, in collaboration with project teams the resolution of contractual issues or disputes that may arise with clients, suppliers or consultants
- Manage the overall execution of any major claims - collaborating with Legal on any formal contract dispute.

**Requirements to be successful**
- Bachelor degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Economics / Law / Business
- 5 years + of relevant experience in Commercial leadership roles
- Demonstrated experience working as a Commercial Manager in a contracting construction environment
- Proven leadership skills, coaching and mentoring contract teams and other operational leaders in commercial matters.
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- Please note that relevant screening checks may 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._

**What makes you right for UGL**
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Genuine concern for safety

**What UGL offers**
- When you join UGL, you will get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large-scale projects end-to-end, you can develop wildly and fast. You will be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career-life jour
- As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.
- Discounted private Health insurance
- Salary Continuance Insurance
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Salary sacrifice
- Novated leasing
- A Strong Health and Safety Culture
- Dedicated Wellness Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Educational and leadership development opportunities
- Access endless career options and pathways through the CIMIC Group
- Job Reference: 255446_
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**Discipline**: Commercial Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time