Commercial Manager

Brunel; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international developer is seeking a Commercial Manager to support renewable energy and infrastructure projects in Melbourne. This role involves managing commercial structuring, negotiation of agreements, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to maximize project value. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in commercial analysis within energy or infrastructure sectors, along with excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers the chance to impact the growth of energy transition projects significantly.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial or investment role within energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial structuring and project development.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial structuring of development opportunities.
• Lead commercial analysis for investment decisions.
• Negotiate key commercial agreements across the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate new development opportunities including land and partnerships.
• Manage commercial risk and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Negotiation

Project development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Job description

Commercial Manager – Renewable Energy & Infrastructure

Melbourne, Australia

Our client is a well-capitalised international developer and investor with a growing footprint across the Australian energy transition. With an established global track record across large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects, the business is continuing to scale its Australian platform and is seeking to appoint a Commercial Manager to support the structuring and delivery of complex development opportunities.

This role will sit at the intersection of development, investment and commercial structuring, working closely with senior leadership across the project lifecycle - from early-stage opportunity identification through to project execution and strategic partnerships.

This represents a unique opportunity to join a highly reputable and well-funded platform at a pivotal point in its growth across the region.

Scope & Responsibilities

The Commercial Manager will play a key role supporting the commercial strategy and execution of energy and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the commercial structuring of development opportunities, including joint ventures, co-development arrangements and strategic partnerships
• Leading commercial analysis to support investment decisions and project structuring
• Negotiating and managing key commercial agreements across the project lifecycle
• Supporting the evaluation of new development opportunities including land, grid and project partnerships
• Working closely with development, finance, legal and technical teams to ensure alignment across project delivery
• Supporting M&A activity, asset acquisitions and partnership opportunities where relevant
• Managing commercial risk and ensuring projects are structured to maximise long-term value creation
• Engaging with external stakeholders including development partners, advisors and investors

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who bring a strong commercial skillset within the energy, infrastructure or project development sectors. Typical backgrounds may include:

• Experience in a commercial, investment, development or transaction-focused role within energy, infrastructure or related sectors
• Strong understanding of project development and commercial structuring
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements or partnership structures
• Exposure to renewable energy, energy transition or large-scale infrastructure projects is highly advantageous
• Ability to operate across multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder environments
• Strong financial and commercial analysis capability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills