Commercial Manager

**About the role**

The role will ensure the delivery of technical excellence in Commercial and Project Controls and the provision of strong financial oversight to improve Margin and hold the Project Teams to account to ensure Contractual Compliance, adherence to project management milestones and negotiation and effective management of customers, sub-contractors, and suppliers to ensure contractual compliance and effective financial management.

The Commercial Manager will also ensure that financial governance is maintained, particularly around strong focus on the cash position of the project and the timely payment of all milestone payments to return a consistently positive cash outcome on this project.
- Lead all aspects of the Commercial function on this project. This includes the development of, implementation and then delivery of strong Commercial governance and controls;
- Direct interface with the customer at senior levels. Must be able to maintain positive working relationships in an often adversarial environment;
- Must be able to lead this project across the CIMIC group by ensuring that the leadership teams from the Joint Venture partners are effective in how then maintain the joint venture and to ensure that the commercial positions of both joint venture partners are managed effectively.
- Develop, implement and then maintain strong project commercial disciplines to ensure that the Project leads can exercise decisions based on correct financial information;
**About You**
- Degree qualifications in Accounting and/or Commerce.
- 15 years’ experience in Finance and Commercial leadership roles, with Major Project background.
- Experienced gained in the construction, transport, infrastructure or any other safety critical environment.
- Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training for career progression
- A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

**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 a 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.

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**Discipline**: Commercial Manager

**Primary Location**: Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

**Work Type**: Full-time