At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.
Your Opportunity
Our Maintenance Services team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pre Contract Advisor to join their Commercial and Partnerships team!
The Maintenance Services team implements Urban Utilities’ maintenance program, delivering more than 100,000 maintenance activities each year, maintaining services 24 hours a day and seven days a week, through a range of strategic and tactical commercial agreements.
The Pre Contract Advisor will provide contract and commercial services to the business and will be responsible for pre-award contract activities, including preparing and releasing tenders to market (working closely with Subject Matter Experts to do so), guiding the evaluation of submissions, reporting on the status of existing agreements and negotiating contract terms, conditions and pricing for low-risk contracts. The role will also involve assisting the Urban Utilities Procurement team with the preparation and release of larger packages of strategic sourcing to further support the Maintenance Services team.
This role will work with the Leader Pre Contract Commercial to develop and implement sourcing strategies, develop and maintain reporting related to sourcing activities and report on risks identified with existing and pending contracts. The role would suit someone who is proactive and capable with regard to developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally. The role will ensure procurement and contract administration processes are undertaken in line with corporate requirements.
About You
- High School/FE College (2 A Levels)/Diploma required;
- A tertiary-level qualification in a relevant field (Finance, Business, Project Management or similar) is desirable;
- Possession of qualifications in contract management is desirable;
- Experience working within maintenance contracts;
- Experience in contract/project administration or procurement with the demonstrable ability to work autonomously and unsupervised.
At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.
If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
Why Urban Utilities
Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.
- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases;
- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more;
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family;
- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
- Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180.
There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.
How to Apply
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Please note: Applicants will be required to undergo background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.
For further information please contact our Talent team at [email protected]
