Transaction Manager

• Established and growing boutique infrastructure consultancy
• Dynamic & professional culture, landmark transport infrastructure projects
• Fast track career progression and brilliant company culture

Excellent opportunity on landmark infrastructure projects. Experience in Transaction & client-side procurement of head contractors and consultants is ideal

Our client is an established leader in the transport infrastructure consultancy sector who is known for their high-quality practices. They are now seeking an experienced
Transaction Manager / Advisor
to join their professional team working closely with one of their experienced Directors on the planning and development of a Landmark Infrastructure Projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development of the client-side advisory services and the procurement of Head Contractors as well as consultants. There will also be complex interfaces with the community and environmental impacts. Front end experience in rail, transport, energy, water or utilities (or similar) would be suitable. Specific experience with QR, TMR or Cross River Rail is desirable.

Experience in a variety of contracts/delivery models such as alliances, D&C and PPPs are desirable. Candidates must have front end client-side experience (having experience in design & engineering management also helpful), project management, transaction and procurement management to engage a head contractor/consultant, writing of scopes of work and technical criteria to obtain government approvals for spending approvals etc. and following the process through to appointing the head contractors and consultants. Having some experience in the construction delivery of the project would also be beneficial.

Candidates must have excellent commercial acumen, project management skills, be process driven and good at planning. Strong stakeholder engagement experience is also a must as well as a mind for technical detail and technical writing. Experience in client-side Procurement / Transaction Management is essential (Execution of tender processes for PPP, D&C and / or Alliance).

Candidates will more than likely have commenced their employment as a degree qualified professional working for TMR or QR, an infrastructure consultancy, engineering design firm, construction contractors and/or an asset owner before progressing up the ranks into or towards infrastructure advisory.

It is envisaged that the individual will be a strong yet supportive character with passion for their work, resilience and a growth mindset. A driven and accountable individual who takes great pride in their work and the outcomes of their team will stamp their mark on this opportunity.

Duties May Include:

• Planning and development procurement processes for head contractors and consultants
• Development and execution of market sounding and engagement initiatives
• Development of tender documentation, Expression of Interest and Request for Tender documents including returnable schedule documents
• development of document road maps and collation of information documents.
• Coordination with the client's personnel, to ensure the timely provision of transaction
• documentation.
• Co-ordinate and assist with workshops for the coordination and preparation of tender
• documents.
• Ensure all documentation is subject to appropriate review and quality assurance in accordance with client procedures.
• Prepare and update where necessary Evaluation and Probity Plans.
• Support the client in the establishment of the Evaluation Room and provide co-ordination during the Evaluation Phase.
• Satisfy the clients internal and external governance requirements, preparation of Board and Government briefs as required.
• Management of a range of inputs from across multi-discipline functional areas of the project
• Commercial / Transaction Management - Execution of tender processes for PPP, D&C and / or Alliance
• Providing clients strategic financial, commercial and transaction advice, including recommendations relative to the planning and development of PPP and D&C commercial structures for major infrastructure projects.
• Manage client deliverables and expectations, including drafting client reports, presentations and relevant documentation.
• Collaborate closely with the teams to develop and build relationships that support an approach that offers a holistic solution for clients.
• Manage the delivery of the Business' service offerings
• Lead the identification, development and conversion of opportunities for future work, participating in business development initiatives.
• Play an active role in supporting the development of the team and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture of work.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Engineering, Business or Project Management required.
• Ideally a strong Brisbane based local network
• years' experience working in consultancy, project management or engineering positions delivering projects in both the procurement and/or delivery phase of projects
• Extensive experience working on client-side consultancy roles
• Understanding of commercial risk allocation / risk management strategies into contract documentation
• Understanding of relevant Government policies, processes and procurement guidelines
• Understanding of project governance and assurance
• Demonstrated experience leading a team and applying strong decision-making skills
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills and experience in presenting to executive members
• Positive attitude and a team player

This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with an established organisation who offer challenging work.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click "Apply" to submit your resume or contact Jacob Montague-Day via email to jacob.montague-- on or Sam Barnes via email on or for further information.