The Company
Our client is a well-capitalised Australian renewable energy developer with an active portfolio spanning solar, wind, and battery storage projects from greenfield development through to operational assets. Led by an experienced team, the business combines commercial discipline with genuine growth ambition across Australia's energy transition.
Your role
As Senior Commercial Manager, you'll coordinate complex negotiations and provide financial analysis that informs major capital decisions across the full project lifecycle. You'll act as the commercial glue connecting development, construction, finance, and legal workstreams, balancing theoretical analysis with practical, real-world commercial judgement.
This isn't a pure modelling role, nor is it traditional contracts management. You'll interrogate data, engage subject matter experts, and ensure commercial outcomes align with project realities and investor expectations.
* Build and review project finance models analysing returns across operating, financing, and offtake scenarios
* Lead and coordinate negotiations on major equipment supply agreements, EPC contracts, O&M arrangements, PPAs, and grid connection agreements
* Support & coordinate equity raising workstreams, investor materials, RFI responses, and investment return modelling
* Structure joint venture partnerships, development agreements, and government funding arrangements
* Evaluate M&A opportunities and present investment cases to leadership and investment committees
* Act as commercial interface with lenders, financial advisers, legal counsel, and external consultants
* Map contractual risks, identify gaps requiring insurance or structural protections, and work collaboratively with Procurement to embed commercial requirements
* Own commercial recommendations while actively seeking input from project, construction, and technical SMEs
Your background & experience
* 10+ years experience in commercial, finance, or legal roles within energy, renewables, or infrastructure sectors
* Strong understanding of the Australian energy market (essential)
* 2-3+ years' direct exposure to renewable energy projects-BESS, solar, or wind (essential)
* Project finance experience with demonstrated ability to build and review financial models
* End-to-end project exposure from development through financial close to construction
* Contract negotiation experience supporting complex commercial transactions
* Collaborative work style with proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and engage subject matter experts
* Pragmatic commercial judgement, ability to balance analytical rigour with practical, on-the-ground realities
* Project finance advisory experience (Big Four or boutique firms), commercial/development lead experience within a renewable energy developer, or utilities/energy capital investment background (highly regarded)
* Exposure to offtake and EPC negotiations, bespoke funding packages, or government grant-funded projects (highly regarded)
Benefits to you
* Direct involvement in flagship transactions with meaningful commercial impact across Australia's energy transition
* Exposure to executive leadership and ability to influence strategic decision-making in a growing, well-funded platform
* Collaborative team environment where input and expertise are genuinely valued
* Career progression opportunities with an expanding project portfolio
* Competitive remuneration package reflecting experience and capability
Next steps
If you're interested in this role, please click apply now or give Wayne McDonald a call to find out more –