* Brisbane Based
* Career Progression Guaranteed
* Competitive Package
We're representing a market-leading engineering and infrastructure business seeking a
Commercial Manager
to drive commercial excellence, strategic growth, and risk management across a diverse portfolio of high-value contracts.
This is a pivotal leadership role working alongside project delivery, legal, and operational teams to ensure commercial integrity, maximise profitability, and enable sustainable growth across large-scale infrastructure and utilities programs.
The Opportunity
As a senior member of the commercial leadership team, you'll oversee all commercial activities across bids, delivery, and governance.
You'll lead and mentor a capable contracts and project commercial team, supporting programs across the energy, water, and civil infrastructure sectors.
This position requires someone who thrives in complex, high-accountability environments — combining commercial strategy, operational discipline, and the ability to influence key stakeholders at every level.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial function across multiple contracts and projects
* Drive tender and pre-contract commercial strategy and negotiation
* Identify and mitigate risk, ensuring compliance with corporate governance frameworks
* Develop and implement contract management frameworks, financial controls, and reporting systems
* Support major bids and tenders, ensuring sound commercial positioning
* Provide commercial advice and leadership across project delivery teams
* Partner with stakeholders to manage claims, variations, and subcontractor performance
* Mentor contract administrators and project commercial staff
What You'll Bring
* Tertiary qualifications in
Commerce, Law, or Contract Management
(postgraduate desirable)
* Proven track record in
commercial management
within
construction, utilities, or energy sectors
* Demonstrated success managing high-value contracts and multidisciplinary teams
* Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills
* A collaborative approach and the ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of Australia's infrastructure transformation.
You'll be part of a business that values integrity, innovation, and growth — where your expertise will directly influence project and business outcomes.