Framework Commercial Lead

Mace; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Part-time flexibility

Job summary

Mace is delivering a complex, large-scale infrastructure programme in Sydney. The role leads the commercial framework, shaping procurement, contracts, and risk management to drive strategic outcomes while maintaining high standards of integrity and professionalism.

You will manage bids, P&L, and senior client relationships, reporting to the programme leadership and influencing at the board level. The role supports a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and sustainable delivery in a heavily

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with professional accreditation (MRICS/CIOB) and site certifications (CSCS, SMSTS).
• Proven experience leading bids, managing P&L and building senior client/supply chain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial framework of the programme, driving strategic outcomes and KPIs.
• Provide clear leadership to teams, ensuring delivery excellence and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders, influencing at c-suite and board level.
• Maintain commercial accountability, including pursuing variations, extensions of time and claims.
• Oversee reporting, performance management, coaching and development of high-performing teams.
• Champion net zero goals through proactive carbon management across delivery activities.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Bid leadership

P&L management

Leadership ability

Education

MRICS/CIOB accreditation

CSCS/SMSTS certifications

Job description

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

This is a complex, large scale, infrastructure programme in Sydney that will benefit the people and bring a positive impact to the community. Working with an amazing client and talented Mace team, this project will be of incredibly high-quality standards in a heavily regulated environment, suiting people with similar project experience that operate with the highest integrity and professionalism.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead the commercial framework of the programme, driving strategic outcomes and sub function KPIs.
• Provide clear leadership to teams, ensuring excellence in delivery and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with senior internal and external stakeholders, influencing at c suite and board level.
• Maintain full commercial accountability, including pursuing additional sums, extensions of time and claims.
• Oversee reporting, performance management, coaching and development to build high performing teams.
• Champion net zero goals through proactive carbon management across delivery activities.

You’ll Need To Have

• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in procurement, contracts, value engineering and risk management.
• Proven experience leading bids, managing P&L and building senior client and supply chain relationships.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership, presentation and team management capability across diverse projects.
• Degree qualified with professional accreditation (e.g., MRICS/CIOB) and relevant site certifications (CSCS, SMSTS).

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.