Commercial Manager

Searo; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Symal Group is delivering a landmark Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria. We seek an experienced Commercial Manager to lead procurement, commercial strategy and contract administration, overseeing teams and coordinating with subcontractors, OEMs and stakeholders on a national-scale renewable energy program.

You will drive commercial outcomes, manage budgets, and shape delivery strategies across solar, BESS, civil and electrical works, ensuring safe, on-time

Qualifications

• Contractor experience on utility-scale renewables is essential.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure, transmission, or major infra projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of EPC delivery, commercial management, procurement and contract administration.
• Experience leading large teams and negotiating major subcontracts with international OEMs.
• Proven track record delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for all project packages across solar, BESS, civil, electrical and HV works.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, procurement activities, and subcontractor/commercial outcomes.
• Oversee commercial and procurement teams.
• Manage and monitor claims upstream and downstream.
• Ensure robust contractual management across upstream and downstream activities.

Skills

Contractor-side delivery

Electrical infra/Transmission

EPC project delivery

Large teams & subcontracts

Financial acumen & reporting

Delivery on time & on budget

Job description

Make it yours

Experience the opportunity to help deliver one of Australia's largest renewable energy projects and take your career to the next level on a landmark Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria.

Join a project that will play a significant role in Australia's energy transition, working alongside industry-leading professionals to deliver complex civil, electrical and energy infrastructure.

Who are we

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent, problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other. That's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

The role

Symal Group has entered a Joint Venture partnership with the intent to deliver a major utility-scale Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria.

We're seeking an experienced Commercial Manager, with a proven delivery side track record on renewable energy projects, to play a critical leadership role in the successful delivery of this nationally significant project.

You’ll lead Commercial and Procurement workstreams, overseeing your commercial and procurement teams, engaging with subcontractors, OEMs and key stakeholders.

You'll be responsible for ensuring for developing, negotiating and supporting contractual and commercial outcomes both upstream and downstream and playing a key role in supporting the operational success of the project.

This is a unique opportunity to work on a project of major significance, helping shape delivery strategies and contributing to one of Australia's largest renewable energy developments.

Your everyday

• Lead the procurement of all project packages across solar, BESS, civil, electrical and high-voltage infrastructure works.
• Manage, monitor, report on project budgets, forecasting, procurement activities, subcontractor and supplier commercial outcomes.
• Oversee commercial and procurement teams.
• Manage and monitor claims of all types, both upstream and downstream.
• Responsible for Contractual management upstream and ensuring your teams diligently manage all downstream contract management

Who are you?

• Demonstrated Contractor side delivery experience on utility-scale renewables projects is held in high regard. Wider infrastructure experience may also be considered.
• Understanding and experience with electrical infrastructure, transmission or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC project delivery, commercial management, procurement and contract administration.
• Experience managing large teams, negotiating major subcontracts and supply agreements with international OEMs.
• Proven track record delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget.
• Excellent financial acumen, financial management and reporting skills

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.