Commercial Manager

UGL's utilities business undertakes essential design & construction services for critical infrastructure in the power and water sectors. Our end-to-end delivery ranges from transmission lines, switchyards, substations, electrical distribution through to water and wastewater treatment plants and water pipelines.

Our expertise includes the design, construct, commission, operate and maintain where our Utilities Team safely leads and delivers design & construct projects across Australia. Our project delivery extends to include short and long-term contracts either through self-performance works, working with Sub-contractors or through Joint Ventures. Our work spans from the engineering design through to structural, civil, electrical installation works and commissioning.

**The Opportunity**

UGL Utilities team are currently looking for a Commercial Manager for our Genex Kidson Project involving the design, construction and installation of a high voltage transmission line from Kidston to Mt Fox in Queensland, and a new 275kV switching station located at Mt Fox. The position will be based in our head office in Brisbane and may involve regular visits to site.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be accountable for developing and delivering on commercial strategies, financial and commercial management, contract reviews and formation, and provide authoritative advice to senior management to ensure financial success of the project.

Some key responsibilities of this role will include:

- Evaluating head contract legal and commercial risks
- Providing commercial support to project managers and contract administrators

Reviewing and reporting on the commercial positions of the project
- Full management and delivery of all project related cost control activities including earned value analysis, forecasting and monthly reporting
- Provide direction and support to project team for the management and negotiation of claims and disputes with subcontractors and Clients

**About you**
- Previous experience in commercial and contractual management of lump sum major projects in an engineering and construction environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commerce, or Law or proven commercial experience equivalent
- An ability to handle tight deadlines and pressure professionally

Attention to detail and a solution-oriented attitude.
- Strong leadership, people management and communication skills to manage and mentor commercial and project team resources and key management and stakeholder engagement.

**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
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients, and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety

**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.

UGL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or recruitment agencies

**Discipline**: Commercial Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time