The position requires strategic leadership in commercial technical and risk management aspects working closely with business development engineering legal and finance departments to secure new contracts in line with the companys growth objectives. The Head of Pre-Contracts ensures that all proposals reflect the companys technical capabilities financial goals and operational standards while maintaining strong relationships with clients partners key stakeholders and pursuing growth and strategy opportunities.

Nature of position: Permanent Full Time

Location: Melbourne VIC / Brisbane QLD

Reporting Line: General Manager Commercial & Pre-Contracts

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the pre-contracts team across all utility sectors (water power gas industrials and network services) including leading strategy and growth initiatives
• Develop and implement pre-contract strategies bid processes and tender governance frameworks
• Evaluate tender documentation identify risks and opportunities and ensure timely and high-quality submissions
• Coordinate technical commercial and legal reviews of proposals
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients and subcontractors prior to contract award
• Work with estimation and planning teams to prepare accurate cost models schedules and resource plans
• Oversee transition from pre-contract to post-contract teams to ensure smooth project mobilization
• Provide leadership mentoring and performance management to the pre-contracts team
• Stay updated on market trends competitor activities and regulatory changes in the utilities sector

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in related field
• 10 years of experience in pre-contracts tendering or commercial management within the utilities or infrastructure sector.
• Proven track record in leading complex multi-disciplinary bids and negotiations.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 alliance contracts collaborative contracts or similar contract forms.
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australias essential services networks across telecommunications utilities transport defence and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing constructing and maintaining new and existing networks we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people with disabilities LGBTQI individuals and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Service Streamdoes not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.

How to Apply