Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things
Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, defence and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.
We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.
Your Opportunity
Our Project, Programme, and Commercial Management team is looking for a Pre-Contracts Commercial Advisor with credentials across a range of experience to support convert our growing pipeline of prospects for government and institutional clients into committed work. The role supports pre-contract negotiations with clients and partners with responsibilities across negotiating and advising on contract terms as well as analysing and defining rates and models in complex commercial frameworks.
With us, you’ll engage across several key markets – transportation, energy, defence, water and the built environment in Queensland and across Australia. 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. At the nexus of technical and commercial issues, our team effectively take ownership of tough problems.
Depending on your specific expertise, your responsibilities will include various aspects of:
- Leading 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 within Alliances and as Integrated Delivery Partners.
- Collaborating with in-house counsel, insurance managers, and technical leads to produce winning commercial offers.
- Advising our senior leadership on matters of commercial risk and governance and taking ownership of formal commercial governance approvals.
- Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve commercial management procedures, templates, and products that improve our client services.
- Mentoring and developing commercial acumen within and beyond your team
About You
- Tertiary qualifications relevant to commercial management, law, quantity surveying, engineering or business.
- 8-12 years experience working in commercial management for built environment/infrastructure consultancies or directly interfacing with them.
- Demonstrated experience in major projects across one of the transport, defence, energy, water, or built environment markets.
- Experience in or knowledge of the QLD government specific procurement and delivery strategies
- Demonstrated ability to form strategic partnerships and joint ventures for major infrastructure projects is ideal
- Demonstrated ability to conduct partner and client due diligence, providing recommendations to executives is desired
Employee ownership
- Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
- Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
- As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
- Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
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
