Business Support Lead

Lead and support all aspects of the business function, including project controls, planning, contracts, procurement and subcontracts across the Concept Study, FEED and execution phases. Monitor and analyse project and contractor performance, providing strategic business advice to ensure project objectives are achieved and the needs of stakeholders and shareholders are effectively supported. The prime objective of the Business Support Lead is to support the Business Manager in driving effective project and contractor performance across the Concept Study, FEED and execution phases by anticipating issues, identifying and mitigating risks, and supporting timely corrective actions to minimise adverse cost, schedule and project delivery impacts.

The role requires a strong understanding of project drivers, business requirements and key interfaces, together with the ability to establish effective communication and reporting protocols. The incumbent will develop and implement project controls, KPIs, performance analysis and project plans that support informed decision-making and achievement of project objectives.

Reports to the Business Division Manager.

Frequent contact with all major project departments and relevant company functions to coordinate project requirements, interfaces and business support activities. Frequent contact with engineering, project controls, contracts, procurement, finance, SHES, operations and other business teams to coordinate interfaces and support the project through concept, FEED and execution phases.

Frequent contact with engineering consultants, FEED/EPC contractors, contracting companies and service providers, with regular interaction with relevant stakeholders as required to support project delivery.

• Business Reporting & Project Control:
  Provide support to the business manager with ongoing project reporting, schedule control, cost monitoring and change management to ensure timely and accurate business team deliverables across the concept study, FEED and execution phases.
• Contractor Performance Management:
  Evaluate and analyse project and EPC contractor project controls performance in planning, progress measurement and reporting to identify areas for improvement and ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Management Information & KPI Reporting:
  Identify, assess and fulfil project team requirements, including dashboards, monthly and weekly reports, risk assessments, action tracking and KPI reports to support effective management and decision-making.
• Stakeholder Reporting & Communications:
  Develop, coordinate and compile inputs from PMT members to meet management, shareholder and stakeholder requirements, including presentations, reports and decision-support materials, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Commercial Evaluation Support:
  Participate in the evaluation of contractor proposals, change requests and scope variations, assessing schedule, cost and business impacts to support the business manager and PMT in informed decision-making.
• Schedule Development & Recovery Planning:
  Support the development and maintenance of project schedules, corrective actions and recovery plans, considering project risks, interfaces and dependencies to maintain project timelines and objectives.
• Governance & Assurance Coordination:
  Coordinate business governance and assurance requirements, including the collection and review of project deliverables required for management reviews, audits and assurance activities to ensure compliance and project readiness.
• Contracts, Procurement & Subcontracting Support:
  Coordinate business…