Commercial Manager - Road Services

• Based in Brisbane
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Development Opportunities

Downer's Road Services business is one of the largest non-government owned road services businesses in Australia. We operate from a network of over 40 depots and maintain more than 30,000 km of road. Downer continues to be an innovator in the sustainable asphalt industry, running plants that use recyclable products and environmentally sustainable methods.

We have an opportunity for a talented Commercial Manager to join our Roads Services business based in Brisbane . Reporting to the National Manager, Legal and Commercial, you will take charge of managing aspects of our contractual, legal and risk management obligations across our portfolio of works.

The other complementary half of this role will focus on identifying all commercial and technical risks associated with the preparation of bids, as well as ensuring that all projects secured are adequately resourced to ensure strict commercial compliance in accordance with the terms of the contract and Downer's Project Management Methodologies.

About you

• Ideally you will be degree qualified in Business/ Law /Engineering/Quantity Surveying, with a successful track record of commercial management.
• Exposure to Civil Projects or Heavy industrial sectors would be highly advantageous .
• Demonstrated understanding of contract terms and conditions, alongside a familiarity of standard industry forms of contracting and their operative effects.
• Exposure in the commercial and legal issues impacting business and the delivery of projects.
• Strong financial reporting skills and the ability to analyse financial information.
• Ability to produce and present plans, proposals or recommendations as they relate to commercial / legal matters to management in a clear concise and coherent manner.
• Negotiation and influencing skills to achieve desired outcomes;
• Developed analytical and planning/prioritisation skills
• Build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external clients & stakeholders
• Operate across the business through open communication and engagement. Work effectively in teams to identify and improve processes
• Strong safety focus with demonstrated evidence of actively promoting and sustaining a Zero harm environment

In return, Downer will offer

• The unique opportunity to work in an organisation with the safety of our people and the environment at the forefront of all that we do.
• An opportunity to work for a major ASX listed company
• The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment.

For more information please contact: Paul Dossis – Talent & Sourcing Business Partner, Infrastructure Services, mobile number 0417 076 352 quoting job number #586146

As an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity, we encourage men and women of all ages and backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians, to apply

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