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 65,000 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.
Job Description
* Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals
* Join a business with an excellent safety record as well as robust systems and process's
* Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme
Acciona is delivering critical transmission infrastructure to support Victoria's renewable energy future. We are seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Manager – M&E who will be responsible for driving and overseeing all commercial, contract, and procurement activities to support successful project delivery.
About the role
As the Mechanical and Electrical Contracts & Procurement Manager, you will lead all contractual and procurement activities across the Mechanical and electrical scopes of work on a major infrastructure project. This role is critical to ensuring value for money, strong governance, and compliant delivery across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
Key responsibilities
* Lead and administer all contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with project deeds, regulatory requirements, and applicable legislation.
* Develop, implement, and maintain the Contract Management Plan and Subcontract Packaging and Procurement Plan.
* Manage variations, claims, disputes, and adjustment events, including approval and escalation processes.
* Lead end-to-end procurement activities including RFx, tender evaluation, award, and contract execution.
* Monitor supplier performance, manage long-lead items, and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks.
* Provide commercial advice, reporting, forecasting, and input to cost management and monthly progress reports.
* Act as the key commercial interface with project partners, subcontractors, auditors, and assurance bodies.
Required Skills and Competencies
* Degree in Commercial Management, Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
* Extensive experience in contract and procurement management on major infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of contract law, risk allocation, and procurement strategy.
* Experience working within government, regulated, or social procurement frameworks (energy or transmission projects desirable).
* Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and commercial governance skills.
What we offer
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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