Commercial Manager - Utilities & Infrastructure Lead

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across major water, energy, and network infrastructure programs in Sydney. You will oversee contract management, risk, procurement, and forecasting, and report to senior leadership.

You’ll partner with delivery, finance and legal teams, mentor junior staff, and drive commercial performance across large programs while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong background in contract and commercial management within utilities or infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of head contract frameworks and subcontractor engagement.
• Confident communicator with experience managing commercial performance across large programs.
• Financial literacy and experience producing forecasts and risk reports.
• A proactive mindset with strong stakeholder and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and contract management activities across multiple utilities projects.
• Oversee contract compliance, risk management, procurement, and cost forecasting.
• Review and negotiate head contract and subcontractor terms.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to senior leadership and clients.
• Build trusted working relationships with delivery teams, finance, and legal stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior commercial staff and site-based teams.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Stakeholder leadership

Forecasting

Risk reporting

Job description

Aequalis Consulting is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function across major water, energy, and network infrastructure programs in Sydney. You will oversee contract management, risk, procurement, and forecasting, and report to senior leadership.

You’ll partner with delivery, finance and legal teams, mentor junior staff, and drive commercial performance across large programs while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.