Commercial Associate

We work on challenging and exciting projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.

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.

**What we offer**

When you join UGL you will to join an 9,000 plus strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors where you will gain exposure to a diverse range of opportunities, which include:

- The opportunity to work with a team that focuses on personal development & further training
- Competitive group remuneration and benefits including health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance
- Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

**About the Role**

UGL are seeking interest from skilled Commercial Associate's to join our Fuel & Energy line of business. Located in our Melbourne head office, reporting to Senior Commercial Manager you will be responsible for the provision and support of commercial, financial and contractual functions to achieve commercial success across a diverse portfolio of projects.

**Key responsibilities & accountabilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Provide commercial oversight for various projects across an integrated portfolio
- Develop and maintain systems that ensure financial, commercial and contractual performance
- Undertake contract reviews during tender stage through to contract award in accordance with established corporate policies
- Assist with contract and subcontract agreements, including the processing of notices, progress claims, variations and extension of time requests
- Contribute to the innovation process within the business
- Strictly adhere to both UGL and client's safety and environmental systems and standards
- Oversee operations of direct reports, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will need the ability to work with a dispersed business team, provide insightful information and implement solutions that guide proactive decision making that achieve the desired business outcome.
- Tertiary qualifications in business, commercial, engineering, finance, legal or similar
- Practical contract administration, quantity surveying or engineering experience is desirable
- Demonstrated experience in schedule and cost plan analysis and measurement, contractual claims analysis and variation management is preferable
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong conflict resolution skills coupled with the ability to work independently, prioritise demands, and learn quickly
- Proficient skills across the MS Suite

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- 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
- As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant's suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. It's good to know that UGL does not discriminate based on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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**Discipline**: Commercial Manager

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

**Work Type**: Full-time

**Contact Name**: Noreen Clancy