Commercial Manager - Procurement

We’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change? 

The Project 

UGL and CPB Contractors have been awarded the early works contract to support Powerlink’s delivery of CopperString 2032. This $5 billion iconic project will initially be approximately 840 kilometres of new transmission line running from just south of Townsville to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland’s North West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid. The project scope includes:

·         500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville to Hughenden

·         330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry

·         220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa

·         up to six new substation sites.

This exciting project will commence construction in 2024 and we are currently looking for an experienced Commercial Manager – Procurement to join the team based in Brisbane.

What will a day in this role look like:

·          Support delivery and management of Procurement Management Plan.

·         Develop commercial strategies for major subcontract packages.

·         Lead procurement package activities in accordance with project schedule, policy, process, procedures, and Delegation of Authority.

·         Maintain procurement package schedule reporting against project plan.

·         Development and implementation of commercial documentation for tender, evaluation, and contract approval.

·         Adherence to project tender and contract award timelines and schedule.

·         Execution of contracts.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.  

What are we looking for you to bring to the team:

·          Prior Experience working for a contractor on large infrastructure projects

·         Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commerce, or Law or proven commercial experience equivalent

·         An ability to handle tight deadlines and pressure professionallyAttention 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.

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.