Senior Commercial Manager - Transport Infrastructure and Assets at UGL Limited

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Strategies, Negotiation, Stakeholder Relationships, Communication, Legal Compliance, Contract Management, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Insurance Coordination, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Construction Management, Financial Expertise

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

Company Overview UGL: A diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance our living environment. We provide a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for various industries, utilizing sustainable and innovative technologies. Job Purpose Reporting to the GM Infrastructure and Assets, you will be primarily responsible for providing commercial, financial, and contractual expertise to the Transport Infrastructure and Assets LOB to ensure that the projects are commercially successful whilst providing governance to the systems and processes to ensure compliance. This role may be required to manage a number of staff as part of the Commercial team structure as determined by the Commercial Director and GM Infrastructure and Assets Key Responsibilities Lead and advise on the formulation and execution of commercial strategies, in order to maximise the profitability of Transport projects Negotiate and settle upstream and downstream commercial positions to achieve an acceptable commercial resolution which safeguards UGL’s interests. Develop and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. Maintain positive and effective communication channels and protocol between the Group Commercial team and Transport sector. Provide regular, clear briefings, analysis and summaries of complex legal, technical and commercial bid and contract issues for non-specialist audience and executives and offer input into the Transport Bid Strategies. Provide direction on co-ordination & review of legal position and compliance matters, in conjunction with internal UGL legal team (and, external legal advisors, where appropriate) Be responsible for negotiation and finalisation of head contract terms and conditions and project risk parameters, consistent with bid risk profile, UGL Tender Policy and risk appetite or prepare and present business cases and rationale for approval to accept risk to Senior Corporate Executives. Establish Contract commercial teams and ensure contractual and commercial rights and obligations are clearly communicated to the project delivery team Leading and mentoring Contract Administrators and Commercial Analysts Preparing and reviewing head contracts and commercial documents and lead contractual negotiations with the client Ensuring insurance obligations can be met for head contract by coordinating with insurance representatives Participating in effective commercial handover between tendering and projects Qualifications Degree qualified in either Engineering, Law or Construction Management is preferred but not essential Background in QS highly desirable Ability to achieve outcomes in an environment of managing complex stakeholder relationships, including key business partners. A sound knowledge of project management principles A sound knowledge of contracts and legal principles. Skill in reading and comprehending project reports. A high level of integrity and interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations About Us UGL is renowned for providing comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defense. We partner with some of the world’s largest companies and government agencies. Diversity We embrace diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening. REF:266340

Responsibilities

The Senior Commercial Manager will lead the formulation and execution of commercial strategies to maximize profitability for Transport projects while ensuring compliance with governance systems. This role involves negotiating commercial positions, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and overseeing contract management.