Principal/Technical Director- Commercial Manager

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking. 
 
Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia and globally. We're the driving force behind some of Australia's most iconic infrastructural ventures that are transforming the way we live, work, and play. Following strong growth in the Sydney market and with a strong pipeline of current projects and upcoming opportunities, we are looking to continue the growth of our commercial team. 

  
Our national and globally connected business allows opportunities for our staff to be involved and work on key globally recognised projects such as the NSW Sydney Metro Transport Projects, growing Energy and Defence Projects, and other nationally significant opportunities across Australia, South-East Asia, North America and Europe - projects that shape the communities in which we live. You will have opportunities to build connections across our networks of international experts and bring your knowledge to our clients and to their projects. 
 
The Opportunity  

Our Project Strategy & Delivery team is looking an experienced Commercial Manager to support the delivery of our committed work, and growing pipeline of prospects for government and institutional clients. These initial engagements are primarily within the design and construction delivery models common on major energy and transportation infrastructure but also extend to the buildings and water sectors that we also serve within NSW. You will be joining a diverse team of consultants who are passionate about what they do, with a proven track record guiding our clients, and leading delivery of our most critical projects. 

Depending on your specific expertise, your responsibilities will include various aspects of: 

• Develop commercial strategies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports. 

• Developing commercial and financial models and collaborate with project advisors, client contract packages for various elements of project delivery. 

• Managing commercial negotiations with various parties, including clients and industry partners, in complex arrangements across joint ventures, design and construct engagements, and collaborative delivery models such as Alliances or Integrated Delivery Partners. 

• Handling of contractual frameworks (including GC21 and Australian Standards), standard contract forms (such as NEC and FIDIC), and their effective administration including as our trusted representative and at times on behalf of clients. 

• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve commercial management procedures, templates, and products that improve our client services.  

• Advising on matters of commercial risk and governance. 

• Collaborating with in-house counsel, insurance managers, and technical leads to produce fit for purpose internal solutions to commercial risks. 

About You 

You will have focused on improving commercial outcomes for both your clients and our projects, which including:

• Qualifications relevant to commercial management, finance, economics or relevant experience alongside engineering, law, or business 

• Have experience infrastructure consultancies and delivery of major projects; Practical experience of domestic and international Standard Forms of infrastructure contract.

• Have strong commercial skills and detailed understanding of relevant procurement and delivery strategies in New South Wales.   

• D&C Contract Management and Business Development and Relationship Management preferred  

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.   

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly 
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance 
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more 
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 
   

You’ve got this! 

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!  #LI-RZ1