Commercial Manager - Infrastructure, Utilities & Energy

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive commercial excellence across a portfolio of high-value infrastructure contracts in Australia. You will collaborate with project delivery, legal, and operations to sustain profitability and growth while embedding robust governance and risk management.

You will lead a contracts and project commercial team, coordinating across energy, water, and civil infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Law, or Contract Management (postgraduate desirable).
• Proven track record in commercial management within construction, utilities, or energy sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing high-value contracts and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial function across multiple contracts and projects.
• Drive tender and pre-contract commercial strategy and negotiation.
• Identify and mitigate risk, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.
• Develop and implement contract management frameworks, financial controls, and reporting systems.
• Support major bids and tenders, ensuring sound commercial positioning.
• Provide commercial advice and leadership across project delivery teams.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage claims, variations, and subcontractor performance.
• Mentor contract administrators and project commercial staff.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Commerce/Law/Contract Mgmt degree

Job description

We’re representing a market-leading engineering and infrastructure business seeking a Commercial Manager to drive commercial excellence, strategic growth, and risk management across a diverse portfolio of high-value contracts.

This is a pivotal leadership role working alongside project delivery, legal, and operational teams to ensure commercial integrity, maximise profitability, and enable sustainable growth across large-scale infrastructure and utilities programs.

The Opportunity

As a senior member of the commercial leadership team, you’ll oversee all commercial activities across bids, delivery, and governance.

You’ll lead and mentor a capable contracts and project commercial team, supporting programs across the energy, water, and civil infrastructure sectors.

This position requires someone who thrives in complex, high-accountability environments - combining commercial strategy, operational discipline, and the ability to influence key stakeholders at every level.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the commercial function across multiple contracts and projects

Drive tender and pre-contract commercial strategy and negotiation

Identify and mitigate risk, ensuring compliance with corporate governance frameworks

Develop and implement contract management frameworks, financial controls, and reporting systems

Support major bids and tenders, ensuring sound commercial positioning

Provide commercial advice and leadership across project delivery teams

Partner with stakeholders to manage claims, variations, and subcontractor performance

Mentor contract administrators and project commercial staff

What You’ll Bring

Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Law, or Contract Management (postgraduate desirable)

Proven track record in commercial management within construction, utilities, or energy sectors

Demonstrated success managing high-value contracts and multidisciplinary teams

Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills

A collaborative approach and the ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of Australia's infrastructure transformation.

You’ll be part of a business that values integrity, innovation, and growth - where your expertise will directly influence project and business outcomes.