Senior Commercial Advisor (Pre-Contract)

Description:

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting a Senior Commercial Advisor (Pre-Contract) to join its Operations business supporting energy clientele in the Asia Pacific (APAC) West region. This is a permanent role and is available as a full-time / part-time (job share) basis. Flexibility to be based in Perth / Darwin.

#LI-Hybrid or #LI-Remote

Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood’s “Operations” APAC West business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation, and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent producers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia.

Join us in one of the following locations:

• Perth CBD, with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative
• Darwin CBD, in our newly opened office and accelerate your career while discovering Darwin’s tropical outdoor lifestyle, rich cultural blend and experience the Northern Territory’s unique wildlife & national parks like no other place on earth

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
• Global connections, join an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
• Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
• Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing
• Range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotels
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membership
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will perform the full range of pre-contract commercial activities from input to proposals preparation, commercial completion of proposals, pricing, and negotiation of commercial models, general post award administration and contract commercial close out activities.

In this fast-paced role, you will partner with a diverse range of stakeholders, including operational and functional teams, to support commercial risk management, enhance project delivery and maximise value creation for Wood.

You will bring to life Woods three pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth. Leading by example, you will consistently display and enforce Wood values and behaviours, and commitment to the highest standards of safe and ethical behaviour, to ensure safe, reliable operations and client satisfaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the management of pre-contract tender activities including support to the proposals team in terms of performing commercial review of tender documentation, cost preparation, preparing / reviewing commercial proposals prior to submission for internal approval and preparing pricing and commercial qualifications, coordinating commercial and legal qualifications
• Liaising with all key functions including Engineering, Tax, Global Mobility, Insurance, Legal, treasury and legal to ensure proposals are aligned with wood strategies and tender governance
• Ensuring that the approval process is followed and that all necessary approvals are obtained
• Ensuring rate build ups and prices included within the final tender submissions are accurate, complete and are prepared on time to meet deadlines
• Supporting in pre-tender client engagements to influence commercial strategy and prepare pricing methodology
• Reviewing tender and contract documentation, identifying risks and promote suitable commercial mitigation strategies
• Assisting with the effective handover of commercial matters from pre-contract to post contract phase of projects
• Input to monthly commercial management reports
• Liaising with various internal customers (Tax, Legal, Insurance, Project Controls) during preparation of pre contract submissions

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

You will be able to work lawfully in Australia and hold full working rights for this location. If you have a visa application in progress, you are also encouraged to apply.

You will also be degree qualified from a recognised institution, in either one of the following:

• Quantity Surveying
• Construction Management
• Engineering
• Business Administration / Commerce

Ideally will have worked in similar Pre-Contract focussed Senior / Commercial Advisor or Estimating role within the Construction or Oil & Gas industry, with proven knowledge and experience across tendering, specifically in various remuneration models, bottom-up rate building as well as knowledge of fabrication and procurement pricing and risk strategies.

In addition, you will:

• Be an articulate communicator (both written and verbal) including well-developed report writing and professional presentation skills.
• Be an advanced user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate commitment to Wood and client core values
• Demonstrate commitment to Wood Commercial Process and Procedures
• Proactive approach to tasks with diligent attention to detail
• Have a “solutions mindset” with the ability to work under pressure while being able to consistently deliver within complex environment
• Be customer focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while balancing operational excellence to contribute to the competitive advantage of #teamwood

Desirable:

What will set you apart will be your proven experience in international pricing and estimating, commercial innovation reviews and your ability to drive working capital improvements.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

If you are a suitably experienced Commercial professional looking for a permanent role with a global leader in consulting and engineering - apply today!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.