Commercial Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Project uplifts for regional/FIFO/DIDO

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bielby Holdings Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major civil infrastructure project in Brisbane’s north side. The role sits within a high-impact team focused on protecting and maximising project performance through strategic commercial leadership.

You will oversee forecasting, procurement, claims, variations, contract administration and governance, guiding project delivery teams and senior management to successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in commercial management for major civil infrastructure or construction.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, claims, procurement and project controls.
• Experience leading commercial teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with Australian Standard contracts and major infrastructure frameworks such as TMR/Main Roads.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of the project from mobilisation to completion.
• Develop and implement the project's commercial strategy to maximise profitability and minimise risk.
• Manage contract administration, ensuring compliance and protection of Bielby’s interests.
• Oversee forecasting, cost control, reporting, and cash flow management.
• Lead variations, claims and extensions of time negotiations and settlements.
• Provide commercial guidance to project delivery teams and senior management.
• Establish robust project controls, governance and reporting frameworks.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and performance.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and maximise project outcomes.

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.

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

Applicants must have eligibility to work in Australia.