Commercial Associate Director

Commercial Associate Director

About Us
At RPS, we deliver expert commercial and strategic advice to governments and private sector clients on some of the most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Role
Joining the Commercial and Infrastructure Delivery team as an Associate Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the successful delivery of major projects across Water, Transport (Road/Rail), Energy and Major Events infrastructure (e.g. Olympic/Paralympic Games).

We’re looking for a respected infrastructure advisory professional with a deep understanding of the commercial function through the full project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be required to provide strategic commercial advice and deliver high quality work on a daily basis for our valued clients on high-value, public sector infrastructure projects.

As well as project work this role will contribute to the management of an internal team of RPS Commercial and Infrastructure Delivery professionals based in Queensland, providing leadership, line management, mentoring and contribution to building team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate with client project teams in strategy, development and execution of the commercial function of major infrastructure projects.
• Manage project teams to deliver against budget performance.
• Contribute to business development, with a particular focus on major infrastructure projects with ability to promote other services and divisions within the RPS portfolio.
• Contribute to the Queensland Commercial and Infrastructure Delivery team in work winning of major commercial contracts, including leveraging network and leading business development of internal commercial team. This includes identifying and helping secure a set annual revenue target each year.
• Provide advanced level advice and guidance to project teams and clients and undertake peer reviews.
• Engage with decision-makers and industry leaders to spot future market trends or opportunities and shape the direction of the service or discipline.
• Remain current through exposure to contemporary service line developments and knowledge sharing. Professional development as appropriate.
• Identify and lead the adoption of innovations and technology as it applies with a view to the future demands of our clients and the market generally.

Essential experience and attributes include:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Commerce, Law or Quantity Surveying backed by 10+years of proven experience in delivering major infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of public sector project delivery, particularly in Queensland.
• Strong understanding of risk allocation, change management, commercial principles, and market dynamics.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities, through interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to develop long-term business relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Superior communication skills including the ability to write clearly and accurately as well as speak confidently and eloquently.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and work cooperatively with people at all levels to achieve desired outcomes.

Why RPS?

• Be part of a global network with the resources and expertise of Tetra Tech.
• Lead a dynamic team in a role that combines strategy, delivery and growth.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises professional development, wellbeing and work-life balance.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on a key role within an organisation that makes an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join RPS and shape our future!

Our Approach 

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.