About the Opportunity
We are representing a major utility provider seeking an experienced Commercial Business Partner to play a pivotal role in the delivery of their Major Works Portfolio. In this senior, high-impact position, you will provide end-to-end commercial, contractual, and risk management support across a diverse range of critical infrastructure projects.
You will act as a trusted advisor to project managers and delivery teams, ensuring sound governance, robust contract administration, and commercial excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Leadership: Drive positive outcomes while balancing risk, cost, schedule, and stakeholder expectations.
- Project Delivery: Provide strategic commercial advice from project initiation and business case development through to project delivery.
- Contract Administration: Lead the administration of major construction and consultancy contracts (including AS 4300/AS 2124).
- Governance & Risk: Identify and mitigate commercial risks early and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Coach project teams and build commercial capability across the portfolio.
What You Bring
You are a commercially astute professional with the ability to operate autonomously within a complex infrastructure environment. You possess:
- 5+ years of commercial management experience within major projects, construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
- Deep knowledge of standard-form construction contracts (e.g., AS 4300, AS 2124).
- Strong financial literacy with proven experience in contract negotiation, claims management, and dispute resolution.
- Excellent influencing skills, with the ability to challenge assumptions and drive accountability.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CIPS, RICS, WCC, or similar).
For more information please contact Randstad’s procurement, contracts and supply chain specialist, San Wong on 0413602723. To apply please submit a copy of your CV and cover letter via “apply now”
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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