Commercial Manager – Defence Infra Leader

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training and on-the-job dev

Six months' paid parental leave

Purchased leave options

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our AUKUS team in Australia. The role requires extensive post‑graduate commercial experience in construction, MRICS accreditation, and a degree in Construction Management, Building, or Engineering.

Proficiency with Excel is essential. The successful candidate will drive margin, risk management, and contractual compliance while building strong client and supply‑chain relationships and mentoring a

Qualifications

• MRICS attainment or progression is required.
• 10+ years’ post-graduate experience in commercial in construction.
• Degree in Construction Management, Building or Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance, margin and risk management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, cost control and reporting.
• Manage commercial risk, change, claims, disputes and contract compliance.
• Build strong client, stakeholder and supply chain relationships.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

MRICS

Construction Management / Building / Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Limited is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our AUKUS team in Australia. The role requires extensive post‑graduate commercial experience in construction, MRICS accreditation, and a degree in Construction Management, Building, or Engineering.

Proficiency with Excel is essential. The successful candidate will drive margin, risk management, and contractual compliance while building strong client and supply‑chain relationships and mentoring a