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The Opportunity
This is a client-side commercial leadership role, where you will act as the commercial lead across multiple major projects, managing all contract and commercial matters from post-award through to delivery and close-out.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders and project teams to ensure strong commercial outcomes, effective risk management, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for all commercial and contract matters across assigned projects
• Lead contract management activities, including:
  • Variations, claims, early warnings, and compensation events
• Drive commercial negotiations and dispute resolution with contractors
• Provide commercial advice and support to Project Directors and internal stakeholders
• Support procurement and transaction phases (including ECI), providing input into commercial negotiations
• Manage contract governance, reporting, and risk registers
• Oversee supplier performance and commercial outcomes
• Lead and mentor a small team (approx. 2 resources)

Projects & Environment
You will be working across major infrastructure projects typically valued between $100M – $500M+, including:

• Tunnelling and network infrastructure projects
• Pumping station developments
• Wastewater treatment plant upgrades

Projects are primarily in delivery phase, with some involvement in procurement support.

About You
You are a confident and commercially astute professional with strong experience in complex infrastructure environments.

Essential Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in contract/commercial management
• Proven experience on major infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong post-contract (delivery phase) experience managing:
  • Variations, claims, and disputes
• Experience working with Tier 1 / Tier 2 contractors and/or client-side organisations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of contract management and commercial strategy
• Strong knowledge of construction law and contract frameworks
• Experience with NEC contracts (highly desirable)
• Exposure to NSW Government / major project governance frameworks (beneficial but not essential)

Qualifications

• Degree in:
  • Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or similar
• MRICS or equivalent (desirable)

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who can lead commercial conversations with confidence
• Ability to push back on contractor claims with evidence
• Comfortable operating in a client-side advisory role
• Strong communicator who can engage across all levels, including senior leadership
• A hands-on operator who can step in and add value quickly

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model:
  • 1 day office (Parramatta region)
  • 1–2 days on project sites (North/North-West Sydney)
  • Remaining days flexible / WFH

Why Apply?

• Work on major, high-value infrastructure projects in Sydney
• Take ownership of key commercial outcomes
• High visibility role working with senior stakeholders
• Immediate start with strong project pipeline

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