Kent Recruitment
Senior Commercial Manager
Location
Brisbane - Australia
Category
Project controls
Date Published
27/08/24
Status
Open
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
Our Purpose and Beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fuelled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the role:
The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for a wide range of financial tasks and management duties. On top of maintaining a relationship with clients in relation to commercial matters, making suggestions on cost-cutting methods, and exploiting opportunities through change management, the role includes defining project goals, planning and coordinating efforts, ensuring deadlines are met and monitoring progress to provide direction to the team.
They work closely with various departments to coordinate efforts and ensure that costs are kept within budget. The Senior Commercial Manager also supports the negotiations with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors along with the Procurement department, and overseas the project's budget, including tracking expenses and forecasting costs by the Project Controls team. Managing cash flow as well as proactively managing risk are also essential responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Manager. Finally, the Senior Commercial Manager prepares financial reports on the project's progress to inform stakeholders about the project's financial performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
About You:
Our ideal candidate will possess a Degree in Quantity Surveying and have a solid knowledge in law. You will have excellent negotiating skills and 10 years experience as previous Contract Management roles in a construction environment.
It’s an exciting time to join Kent so if this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Don’t wait, Apply NOW!
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
Our Purpose and Beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: https://kentplc.com/who-we-are/purpose-beliefs
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fuelled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the role:
The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for a wide range of financial tasks and management duties. On top of maintaining a relationship with clients in relation to commercial matters, making suggestions on cost-cutting methods, and exploiting opportunities through change management, the role includes defining project goals, planning and coordinating efforts, ensuring deadlines are met and monitoring progress to provide direction to the team.
They work closely with various departments to coordinate efforts and ensure that costs are kept within budget. The Senior Commercial Manager also supports the negotiations with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors along with the Procurement department, and overseas the project's budget, including tracking expenses and forecasting costs by the Project Controls team. Managing cash flow as well as proactively managing risk are also essential responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Manager. Finally, the Senior Commercial Manager prepares financial reports on the project's progress to inform stakeholders about the project's financial performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Financial Management: The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for managing the project's financial resources. This includes overseeing the project budget, tracking expenses, forecasting costs, and ensuring that costs are kept within budget. The Senior Commercial Manager also manages cash flow and prepares financial reports on the project's progress to inform stakeholders about the project's financial performance.
- Contract Management: The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing the negotiation and management of contracts, ensuring favourable terms for the company. Collaborate with legal and finance teams to review and approve contractual agreements. Monitor contract performance and compliance.
- Relationship Management: The Senior Commercial Manager maintains a relationship with the client in relation to commercial matters. They work closely with various departments to coordinate efforts and ensure that project goals are met. The Senior Commercial Manager also supports the negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors along with the Procurement department
- Change Management: The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for exploiting opportunities through change management. They make suggestions on cost-cutting methods and manage risk proactively
- Project Planning and Coordination: The Senior Commercial Manager defines project goals, plans and coordinates efforts, ensures deadlines are met, and monitors progress to provide direction to the team. They work with the Project Controls team to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Team Leadership: The Senior Commercial Manager provides direction and leadership to the project team. They work with various departments to ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals and that the project is completed on time and within budget
- Stakeholder Management: The Senior Commercial Manager communicates with stakeholders to keep them informed about the project's progress. They prepare financial reports and provide regular updates to stakeholders to ensure that they are aware of the project's financial performance
- Driving a culture of "Safety & Respect" by: always taking personal accountability for own safety and being aware of the impact of actions on the safety of others
About You:
Our ideal candidate will possess a Degree in Quantity Surveying and have a solid knowledge in law. You will have excellent negotiating skills and 10 years experience as previous Contract Management roles in a construction environment.
It’s an exciting time to join Kent so if this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
- Attractive salary & benefits
- Work/Life balance friendly workplace
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Inclusion & Belonging Program
- Health insurance discount
- Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
- Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team
- Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Don’t wait, Apply NOW!
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