CommercialContracts Advisor

ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002 ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3000 people in its renewable energy infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

Job Description

• Join a fast dynamic team

• Drive Commercial Outcomes

• Contribute to an Iconic Infrastructure Project

The Opportunity

As aCommercial/Contracts AdvisorwithinACCIONA Concessions NZon thePūhoi to Warkworthproject you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial outcomes across the maintenance contract.

This position blends contract management expertise with strategic commercial insight ensuring value delivery risk mitigation and strong stakeholder engagement throughout the contract lifecycle. It also requires a proactive approach toproblem solving and dispute resolution along with the ability tonavigate competing prioritieswhile maintaining focus on contractual compliance and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Administration & Risk Management:
  Manage contract documentation variations and claims with a focus on commercial impact. Identify and mitigate contractual risks while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Stakeholder & Supply Chain Engagement:
  Foster collaborative and commercially aligned relationships withclientssupplierscontractors andinternal teamsto ensure seamless communication mutual value and consistent delivery against project objectives

• Process Improvement & Standardisation:
  Contribute to the refinement of contract management systems templates and workflows to enhance efficiency and consistency across the project.

• Reporting & Communication:
  Provide clear commercially focused reporting to senior leadership and project teams. Act as a key liaison for resolving contractual and financial issues with third parties.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experiencein civil engineering infrastructure maintenance or large-scale construction projects.

• Strong understanding of contractual obligations and frameworks with proven experience in ensuring compliance with notice requirements timeframes and procedural standards. Applies strategic thinking to leverage the most effective contractual mechanisms balancing risk commercial advantage and operational outcomes.

• Experience with PPPs would be highly desirable.

• Strongcommercial acumen with proven ability to interpret financial data and drive value

• Demonstrated experience incontract negotiation risk management and stakeholder engagement.

• High attention to detail and proficiency inMS Officeand contract management tools.

• Alaw degree(postgraduate qualifications in commercial or legal disciplines are highly regarded)

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin circumstances background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.