Risk Lead Construction

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.

ACEREZ a partnership of ACCIONA COBRA and Endeavour Energy has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design build finance operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV) the design and construct (D&C) consortium will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.

The new transmission network infrastructure will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity from 2028 to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year.

With a commitment to driving positive change contributing to the evolution of Australias green energy sector this is your chance to be part of something groundbreaking!

Responsible for ensuring that all contractual matters are properly and effectively negotiated documented and implemented according to company standards. Oversight and management of disputes and litigation as and when they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify assess and proactively manage commercial risks and entitlements to protect project outcomes

• Lead the end-to-end management of claims variations extensions of time (EOT) and dispute processes across major subcontract and JV packages.

• Advising reviewing negotiating and drafting a broad range of agreements of varying financial and risk materiality.

• Work closely with project delivery teams planners cost managers legal advisors and JV partners to develop coordinated claims strategies

• Lead commercial negotiations and support formal dispute resolution processes where required

• Implementation and monitoring of contract processes and policies in collaboration with the client.

• Minimum 8 years experience in construction/commercial management with at least five years focused on tie 1 constructions projects.
• Experience working within a Joint Venture Partnership is highly regarded but not essential.

• Bachelors degree in Contract Law Commerce Finance Engineering or a related discipline

• Suitable experience in a similar role within a Construction or Infrastructure environment

• Demonstrated ability to motivate/manage multi-disciplinary teams.

• Strong communication and sound negotiation skills.

• Sound legal commercial and risk management knowledge

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds identities and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role wed love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.

Please note:This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such your employment may be with either of the parent companies and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

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