Senior Commercial Manager
Sydney or Melbourne
About the Company
Our Client is a leading developer, owner and operator of large-scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Australia. With a strong project pipeline and long-term investment strategy, they are expanding their commercial leadership capability to support complex project delivery and asset growth.
The Opportunity
Our Client is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy, contract negotiations and risk management across major infrastructure and renewable energy projects. This role will play a critical part from late-stage development through construction and into operations, with a strong focus on Balance of Plant (BoP) contracting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial strategy across large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects
Manage and negotiate complex contracts
Own commercial risk assessment, mitigation strategies and contractual governance
Support tendering processes, bid evaluations and commercial approvals
Lead contract negotiations with Tier 1 contractors and key delivery partners
Provide commercial input through project development, construction and handover
Manage variations, claims, disputes and commercial reporting
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and in line with commercial objectives
Qualifications
Degree in Commerce, Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Postgraduate or legal qualifications advantageous but not essential
Strong Balance of Plant (BoP) contracting experience is essential
Demonstrated success negotiating high-value, complex contracts
Strong understanding of Australian construction and energy contracting frameworks
Commercially astute with excellent risk management capability
Confident engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning
Industries
Services for Renewable Energy, Electric Power Generation, and Utilities