Procurement Manager - Launceston, Australia - UGL

Description

The purpose of the TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) is to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of quality capital works projects for TasWater that will meet the needs of TasWater's business, their stakeholders and the communities of Tasmania for years to come. The TasWater CDO manages the TasWater Capital Works Program from inception to completion including the planning, design, procurement, and delivery phases.

We are on the lookout for individuals who will contribute to the development and delivery of our upcoming long term TasWater CDO projects. Our projects are based across the state of Tasmania, some including the Selfs Point Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion Project, Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan Project (TERHAP), Bicheno Recycled Water Scheme, Regional Towns Water Supply Project, Smithton Sewage Pump Station Upgrade & Pet Dam Safety Upgrade.

About the Role

UGL are looking for a Procurement Manager to manage a number of projects that we have located in the North-West of Tasmania. This role can be based out of Devonport or Launceston with the requirement to travel to project sites, this will be a fixed term contract opportunity.

What will a day in this role look like:

· Planning, executing and finalising projects for delivery to our clients.

· Managing the project teams to accurately and timely deliver projects according to schedule, budget and scope.

· Overseeing the quality control throughout the project life cycle and ensuring we meet the projects objectives and deliverables

· Focusing on acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members, ensuring that our clients' needs are delivered in a safe, timely and efficient manner whilst ensuring a safe and effective operation of the project through sound communication, promotion of Safety and Quality Assurance, technical assistance and sound business practices such as commercial, compliance, procurement, human resources and financials.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

What would we expect you to bring to the team

· Degree or Diploma in, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent

· Minimum 2 years' experience in a Contracts Administration or similar position.

· Experience in the use of AS forms of contract

· Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing
skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people
at different levels both internally and externally.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle
multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within
a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands

· Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, email

· Advanced skills in MS Excel

· Experience of SAP Software / accounting and associated reporting desirable

· Experience in a utilities and/or service industry desirable

What we offer

· Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve

· The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors

· Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey

· Competitive group remuneration and benefits including: health and wellbeing program with company-funded salary continuance insurance

· Flexible work arrangements - have a chat to us around how this can work for you

· A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL

· Genuine concern for safety

· 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 Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across 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.

As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people, and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills