Senior Manager / Director - Commercial

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At Kent, ambitious people come together to courageously tackle greatest challenge of our time, to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

We believe in people who know their potential and aren’t afraid to use it. Here, you’ll work on world-class energy projects, grow your career, and make an impact, supported by a flexible working, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Our beliefs guide everything we do: We PLAY BIG. We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY. We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE. We are built on INFINITE THINKING.

With our people spread across 30+ countries, diversity is at the heart of who we are. Different experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking make us stronger, while our shared ambition brings us together. We’ve created a new breed of company, future-focused and reimagining what’s possible across every discipline in the energy sector. We celebrate character and potential, creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves and belong.

The Role:
Kent is recruiting for a Director of Commercial to lead the commercial function for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, with procurement and supply chain reporting into the same remit. This is a senior regional leadership role with primary accountability for commercial strategy, contract administration, risk and claims management across APAC projects (EPC, EPCM, E&C and O&M), and for the functional leadership of procurement, sub-contracting and the preservation of company assets across the region.



Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function for the APAC region as a senior member of the leadership team, working closely with the APAC SVP 
• Own commercial strategy and governance across APAC projects (EPC, EPCM, E&C and O&M) 
• Review tender and enquiry documents at bid stage, identifying commercial and contractual risk areas and advising executive management 
• Support project kick-off, ensuring commercial staffing and procedures are clearly understood and implemented on site 
• Advise project teams on the form and structure of interim and final certificates and claims by interpreting the relevant conditions of contract 
• Oversee contractual claims across the region, ensuring accurate records and high-quality, timely submissions to clients 
• Lead negotiations with clients and subcontractors on claims, variations and other commercial matters 
• Report on the commercial status of all current APAC work to the EVP and global leadership 
• Build and mentor commercial teams across APAC as the business grows 
• Provide functional oversight of procurement and subcontracting to ensure alignment with commercial control systems
   

About you:

     •     Professional Qualification, Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering 

     •     PMP/PMI Desirable

     •     MBA Desirable

 

Benefits:

• Attractive salary & benefits 
• Hybrid working friendly workplace
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance discount 
• Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years. 
• Great Culture | Safety Focused | Collaborative Team
• Opportunity to work on some of the largest Projects on the energy world stage. 
  
   

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!

As an Equal Opportunities Employer and a disability-friendly employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive for everyone. 

Kent | The Energy Within  

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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