Commercial Manager

Bielby Holdings; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Project uplifts

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bielby Holdings is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major civil infrastructure project in Brisbane’s north. You will drive the commercial strategy, oversee forecasting, cost control and contract administration, and lead negotiations with stakeholders to maximise project outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in commercial management on major infrastructure, a Quantity Surveying background and strong governance experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial management experience within major civil infrastructure or construction projects.
• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce or related discipline.
• Experience on large road, transport or civil construction projects valued at A$100M+.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, claims management, procurement and project controls.
• Proven experience leading commercial teams and negotiating commercial entitlements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of the project from commencement through to completion.
• Develop and implement the project’s commercial strategy to maximise profitability and minimise risk.
• Manage contract administration activities, ensuring contractual compliance and protection of Bielby’s commercial interests.
• Oversee project forecasting, cost control, reporting, cash flow management and financial performance.
• Lead the identification, preparation and negotiation of variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to project delivery teams and senior management.
• Establish robust project controls, commercial governance and reporting frameworks.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, administration and performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while developing strategies to maximise project outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor Contract Administrators and commercial team members.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Engineering/Commerce related

Job description

Bielby is continuing to build on its strong reputation for delivering complex civil infrastructure projects across Australia. With a growing pipeline of transport and road infrastructure opportunities in Queensland, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our team and play a key role in the delivery of a significant road project located on Brisbane's north side.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute professional, ideally with a Quantity Surveying background, to lead the commercial function on a major infrastructure project from mobilisation through to completion. Working closely with the Project Manager you will be responsible for protecting and maximising project performance through strategic commercial leadership, contract management, risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.

You will bring a strong understanding of major civil infrastructure delivery and be confident leading all commercial aspects of a project, including forecasting, procurement, claims, variations, contract administration and commercial governance.

What You’ll Do

Lead all commercial aspects of the project from commencement through to completion.

Develop and implement the project’s commercial strategy to maximise profitability and minimise risk.

Manage contract administration activities, ensuring contractual compliance and protection of Bielby’s commercial interests.

Oversee project forecasting, cost control, reporting, cash flow management and financial performance.

Lead the identification, preparation and negotiation of variations, claims and extensions of time.

Provide commercial guidance and support to project delivery teams and senior management.

Establish robust project controls, commercial governance and reporting frameworks.

Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, administration and performance.

Identify and mitigate commercial risks while developing strategies to maximise project outcomes.

Build trusted relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Lead and mentor Contract Administrators and commercial team members.

What You’ll Bring

8+ years of commercial management, quantity surveying or contract management experience within major civil infrastructure or construction projects.

Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline.

Demonstrated success managing commercial functions on Experience on TMR, Main Roads, transport or major infrastructure projects major road, transport, infrastructure or civil construction projects valued at $100M+.

Strong knowledge of construction contracts, claims management, procurement and project controls.

Proven experience managing variations, contractual entitlements and commercial negotiations.

Advanced forecasting, cost management and financial reporting skills.

Experience leading commercial teams and influencing project outcomes.

Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Familiarity with Australian Standard contracts and major infrastructure contract frameworks.

Why Bielby?

The Bielby Way – Where People Matter

At Bielby, you’ll get the opportunity to work on complex, meaningful infrastructure while being part of a business where your contribution is visible, your voice is valued and you’re trusted to get on with the job.

We’re proudly Australian owned and operated, with more than 40 years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering major civil infrastructure. With a strong pipeline and an expanding geographic footprint, we’re creating new opportunities for our people and their careers.

What you can expect:

Real responsibility and a genuine voice

we empower capable people to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership.

Career growth through experience

build your technical, commercial and leadership capability through hands‑on experience, mentoring, internal mobility and development opportunities.

Complex projects that make an impact

contribute to infrastructure that connects communities and leaves a lasting legacy.

A highly engaged culture

our latest employee engagement score is 17% above the industry average.

People genuinely matter

safety, wellbeing, respect, honesty and collaboration are central to how we work.

Competitive rewards and benefits

• including competitive remuneration, project uplifts for eligible regional/FIFO/DIDO assignments, paid parental leave, wellbeing support and employee benefits.

A workplace that values different perspectives

we’re committed to belonging and inclusion and are a corporate member of NAWIC, providing all employees access to networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

As Bielby grows, you grow with us.

Interested? We’d like to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol checks.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in Australia.