Capital Projects Commercial Lead

2 months ago


Lower Hutt, New Zealand Wellington Water Full time

Innovative role that contributes to meaningful environmental and water related services.
- Guide procurement excellence and commercial frameworks for capital projects over $50M.
- Permanent role based in Petone, Wellington with flexible working arrangements.

The remuneration range for this role is $115,000 to $163,000 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

**The opportunity**
- Lead cost analysis, contract negotiations and dispute resolution for major infrastructure projects.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for capital projects, including innovative delivery models.
- Establish and maintain commercial frameworks to drive improved cost visibility and value.
- Provide strategic commercial advice to project teams and coordinate legal support.
- Monitor market conditions and maintain price benchmarking to inform estimating processes.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will bring:

- MCIPS qualification or relevant tertiary qualification.
- Extensive experience in infrastructure commercial management on complex projects over $50M.
- Ability to partner effectively with Senior Leaders and have meaningful impact on programme outcomes.
- Deep knowledge of NZ contract mechanisms including NZS, NEC and FIDIC frameworks.
- Strong financial analysis skills and commercial acumen. Proven track record in developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships.

**Benefits**

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

- Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home per week.
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually.
- Formal and informal professional development opportunities.
- 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service.

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

**About us**

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.

The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

**Applications close: 7th November 2024**

**How to apply**

To view a copy of the position description: click here
- Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa._



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