Permanent | Full-time
Commercial Strategy Manager Honeysuckle, Newcastle | Hybrid (Sydney candidates considered – 2 days office)
A leading infrastructure organisation is seeking a Commercial Strategy Manager to support major capital works programs across water and essential services infrastructure.
This is a step-up role for commercially strong project professionals looking to move beyond contract administration into broader commercial strategy, risk and procurement design.
You'll work across major programs of work, including multi-hundred-million-dollar infrastructure projects, helping shape how contracts are structured, managed and delivered.
What you'll be doing This is a hands-on commercial role embedded in project delivery, where you will:
* Support the development of commercial and procurement strategies for major infrastructure projects
* Contribute to contract structuring, supplier models, KPIs and performance frameworks
* Assist with negotiations, variations, claims and commercial issue resolution
* Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure strong commercial outcomes
* Apply sound risk and governance principles across contract lifecycle management
* Monitor supplier performance and contribute to continuous improvement of commercial arrangements
Who this suits We are looking for someone earlier in their commercial career who is ready to step up.
You will typically come from a:
* Contracts Administrator
* Senior Contracts Administrator (early stage)
* Commercial Analyst (projects)
* Quantity Surveyor with contract exposure
You will bring
* 2–5 years' experience in commercial or contract roles within infrastructure or project environments
* Exposure to contract administration, variations, claims or subcontractor engagement
* Experience working in Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction / infrastructure environments strongly preferred
* Strong commercial awareness and willingness to grow into strategic responsibility
* Confidence working with project teams, engineers and commercial stakeholders
Why this role stands out
* Exposure to major infrastructure programs ($500M+ portfolio's)
* Genuine step-up from contract administration into commercial strategy
* Supportive, high-trust environment with strong cross-functional collaboration
* Flexible working arrangements (including hybrid options for Sydney-based candidates)
* Clear development pathway into more senior commercial roles
Next step If you're building your commercial career in Tier 1 infrastructure and want broader exposure to strategy, negotiation and contract shaping—not just administration—this is a strong next move.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV or contact the recruitment consultant listed on this advertisement.
Mark Seery - 0437 356 484 or 02 4978 7777
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