Manager Commercial

At Perenti, we are committed to being a streamlined, connected, global leader in contract mining. We strive to create a safe, respectful, and innovative workplace that drives growth and excellence. As a key player in the mining industry, we offer challenging and rewarding opportunities that contribute to our success.

About the Role

Reporting to Senior Manager of Legal and Commercial Australia and delivering service day to day to the Australian operations team for a portfolio of underground mining projects across Australia.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for provision of contract and strategic commercial advice across a portfolio of underground mining Contracts.
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of project controls and contract management processes.
• Utilising project controls, support the site, operations and senior management teams to understand the financial and physical progress of each project in the underground portfolio across its life.
• Provide support in the negotiation and management of contract claims, variations, delay claims and disputes across new and existing projects.
• Draft, finalise and issue contract related correspondence.
• Assist in management of subcontract and supply tenders, contracts and commercial documents and prepare contract non-conformance submissions.
• Evaluate commercial related risks and opportunities and ensure these are mitigated by contract terms and conditions or operational controls.
• Ensure commercial management activities are conducted in accordance with Perenti's governance framework.
• Uphold documentation standards by ensuring contract documentation is properly completed and executed and that sufficient and appropriate records and registers are kept.
• Ensure that the business unit/project stakeholders are aware of contract requirements including undertaking regular training and assist them to address performance.
• Review and improve or implement contract management processes to ensure contractual obligations are met and rights/entitlements are able to be applied.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and interest in learning Perenti's contract mining business.
• Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or Law Degree qualified with demonstrable functional specialist experience in contract/commercial management.
• Strong front end contract negotiation and contract management experience and technical skill, including client engagement in contract formation and contract management.
• Previous experience in mining, construction or similar heavy industry with a contractor is highly preferred.
• Highly developed written and oral communications skills are essential.
• Ability to travel and attend client mine sites.
• Police clearance and medical clearance to mine site visitor level.

Why Barminco?

• A full-time, permanent, salaried position
• Generous remuneration packages
• Future opportunities to work internationally within the business
• Employee discounts and perks on health insurance, entertainment, technology, travel and retail stores along with complimentary tickets to sport and entertainment events
• Career support and progression within a global mining services company

Click on the Apply button to start your journey and join the Barminco team today. For further assistance on how to apply email sophie.latham@perentigroup.com.

At Perenti Contract Mining, our people are our bedrock. The diverse culture we build, the dedicated people we retain and the industry leaders we foster are the key to our success. Working with us offers an extraordinary opportunity to grow your career.