Commercial Manager

Acciona S.A; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging, novated leasing and

income protection insurance

Mentoring and leadership development

Subsidised private health insurance

wellbeing support

Job summary

ACCIONA is delivering enabling works at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. The Commercial Manager will lead commercial activities across the enabling works package, coordinating bid governance, cost forecasting, and claims management while ensuring alignment with ACCIONA's standards.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will administer contracts, manage procurements, and deliver monthly performance reports while building strong relationships with stakeholders and supply chain partners

Qualifications

• Degree required in Contract Law, Commerce, Quantity Surveying or Engineering with relevant field.
• Extensive experience in construction or infrastructure contract management.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage contracts under a Delivery Partner model.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontracts across the project.
• Prepare and negotiate variation and extension of time claims.
• Manage procurement and tender processes for major packages.
• Identify, log and mitigate contract and supply chain risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and supply chain.
• Deliver accurate monthly reports on project economic performance.
• Apply commercial negotiation techniques to secure value for money.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Governance reporting

Education

Degree in Contract Law, Commerce, Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet.

Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description Benefits

• Salary packaging, novated leasing and income protection insurance
• Mentoring and leadership development pathways
• Subsidised private health insurance and wellbeing support

Project Info

Australian Naval Infrastructure (ANI) is delivering enabling works at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, paving the way for the future Nuclear‑Powered Submarine Construction Yard. The project will use an estimated 66 million work hours and 126,000 tonnes of structural steel, with the Fabrication Hall alone measuring 420 metres in length. ACCIONA is proud to partner with ANI to deliver this nationally significant program.

About the Opportunity

As Commercial Manager, you will lead commercial activities across the enabling works package at Osborne, reporting directly to the Project Manager. You will coordinate bid, governance and contract matters, oversee financial control including cost forecasting and claims management, and deliver accurate monthly reporting on project performance. You will manage administration of multiple contracts under a Delivery Partner model, working closely with the Project Manager and broader project leadership to ensure commercial outcomes align with ACCIONA's standards and objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontracts across the project
• Prepare and negotiate variation and extension of time claims
• Manage procurement and tender processes for major packages
• Identify, log and mitigate contract and supply chain risks
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and supply chain
• Deliver accurate monthly reports on project economic performance
• Apply commercial negotiation techniques to secure value for money

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree in Contract Law, Commerce, Quantity Surveying or Engineering
• Extensive experience in construction or infrastructure contract management
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience administering contracts under a Delivery Partner model
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & NewZealand.

We are an EqualOpportunityEmployer and promote equality and diversity. IndigenousAustraliansandcandidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.