Commercial Manager

Nordex Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nordex Pty Ltd in Melbourne seeks a Commercial Manager to drive commercial success across Australia\'s renewable projects, from business development to delivery and handover. You will lead negotiations, manage complex contracts and mitigate risks, while guiding project teams and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. A legal/commerce/business background with 7+ years in renewables is required; postgraduate qualifications are valued. Nordex promotes diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in commercial management, contract management or project commercial roles in renewables/energy/infrastructure.
• Proven experience negotiating and administering complex contracts, including claims, variations and EOTs.
• Knowledge of project delivery models (EPC, TSA, service/maintenance agreements) and Australian commercial practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, execution and management of customer, supplier and project contracts throughout the lifecycle.
• Support sales, tendering and business development by reviewing and structuring commercial agreements.
• Provide commercial leadership to project, operations and sales teams for successful delivery.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks to protect company interests.
• Manage contract obligations, notices, deliverables and milestone tracking.
• Prepare, evaluate and negotiate contract variations, EOTs and amendments.
• Drive contract administration and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support project acquisition activities and strategic growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure commercial outcomes align with project objectives and budgets.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Commercial leadership

EPC/TSA familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Commerce, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

As Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the commercial success of large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. Working across the full project lifecycle, from business development and contract negotiation through to project execution and operational handover, you will provide strategic commercial leadership while safeguarding the company's commercial interests.You will be responsible for negotiating and managing complex contractual arrangements, mitigating commercial risks, supporting project delivery teams, and building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector.

YOUR TASKS:

• Lead the negotiation, execution and management of customer, supplier and project-related contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support sales, tendering and business development activities by reviewing, negotiating and structuring commercial agreements.
• Provide commercial leadership and guidance to project, operational and sales teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Proactively identify, assess and manage commercial and contractual risks while protecting the company's interests.
• Manage contractual obligations, compliance requirements, notices, deliverables and critical contract milestones.
• Prepare, evaluate and negotiate claims, contract variations, Extensions of Time (EOTs), deeds and other contractual amendments.
• Drive effective contract administration and maintain accurate contractual records and documentation.
• Support project acquisition activities and contribute to strategic business growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Ensure commercial outcomes align with project objectives, budget requirements and overall business strategy.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in commercial management, contract management or project commercial roles within the renewable energy, energy, infrastructure, engineering or construction sectors.
• Proven experience negotiating and administering complex contracts, with strong expertise in claims, contract variations, Extensions of Time (EOTs) and commercial risk management.
• Solid understanding of project delivery models, including EPC, TSA, service and maintenance agreements.
• Strong knowledge of Australian commercial practices and contractual frameworks within the energy sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Commerce, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• Strategic and analytical thinker who can balance commercial opportunity with contractual and project risk.
• Highly organised, proactive and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Collaborative relationship builder with strong communication skills, a solutions-focused mindset, and a commitment to ethics, governance and compliance.

YOUR BENEFITS

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may vary by location

At Nordex, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, religions and backgrounds to apply for our open positions.