Commercial Lead - Site Based

UGL Pty Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual 15:13 roster

Competitive hourly rate

On-site role

Diversity and innovation culture

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join our site team on a major Oil & Gas project. The role is based in Perth, WA, with a 15:13 roster and ongoing engagement.

Responsibilities include budget control, procurement strategy, contract negotiation, and risk management, leading a team of professionals while ensuring compliance and reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract/commercial lead roles within Oil & Gas construction.
• Strong understanding of project management, controls, procurement processes and contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Familiarity with SAP or Oracle systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the project budget and align expenditures with WBS and objectives.
• Lead procurement strategies for timely, cost-effective materials and services.
• Negotiate and administer contracts to meet timelines and budget constraints.
• Identify, evaluate and manage suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance.
• Analyse and mitigate commercial risks associated with contracts and procurement.
• Lead and mentor the contract/commercial team across departments.
• Ensure compliance with policies, local laws and industry standards; report progress.

Skills

Cost Control

Budgeting

Procurement Strategy

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Compliance & Reporting

SAP

Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business

Master’s degree or CIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Commercial Lead Location: Barrow Island Roster: 15:13 Commencement: ASAP

About the role:

UGL are seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to join our site team on an ongoing basis working a 15:13 roster on a major Oil & Gas project. Point of hire is Perth, WA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Control & Budgeting: Manage and oversee the project budget, ensuring that all expenditures align with the projects WBS & financial objectives.
• Procurement Strategy: Lead and execute procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and administer contracts, ensuring favourable terms that align with project goals, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.
• Risk Management: Analyse and mitigate commercial risks associated with the contracts financial performance, procurement, subcontracting, and supplier performance.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of contract and commercial professionals, fostering collaboration across departments.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local laws, and industry standards. Prepare regular progress reports for senior management.

About you:

• Proven experience in a contract / commercial lead role, ideally within the Oil & Gas construction sector as a main contractor performing SMP and/or E&I scope.
• Strong understanding of construction project management, project controls, procurement processes, and commercial contracts.
• Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Familiarity with relevant software tools and systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS) is a plus.

What we offer:

• casual position on an ongoing 15:13 Roster
• Competitive hourly rate
• Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
• A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL:

• Genuine concern for safety
• Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
• Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
• An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
• A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us:

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies. At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

Reference - 269721