Senior Commercial Lead - Energy Assets & Contracts

Petrofac; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I Asset Solutions' Perth-based Commercial Lead role focuses on steering commercial and contractual activities through pre-qualification, bidding, award and delivery. You will lead contract reviews, negotiate terms and coordinate with Legal, Tax, Insurance and Finance teams to mitigate risks.

The role demands strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration and experience across energy, oil and gas projects, including governance and post-award performance management.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in Law, Commerce, Quantity Surveying, Business or a related discipline.
• A legal background or strong practical experience with contractual terms is desirable.
• Extensive commercial or contracts experience within energy, oil and gas, engineering, construction or industrial services, including team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual activities from pre-qualification and bidding through contract award and post-award delivery.
• Lead the review, qualification and negotiation of client contracts, ensuring material risks are identified, mitigated, approved and clearly documented.
• Lead and coordinate bid governance, commercial strategy and risk reviews, coordinating inputs from Legal, Compliance, Tax, Insurance, Finance and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure client obligations are appropriately flowed down to partners, vendors and subcontractors, including during bid-stage commitments and award.
• Lead claims, variations, amendments and contractual notices, and manage disputes in conjunction with Legal, the Business and supporting functions.
• Manage contract performance and administration such as securities, insurances, warranties, KPIs and reporting.
• Lead the negotiation of partnering and ancillary agreements, including MOUs, NDAs, LOIs, novations, exclusivity arrangements and joint venture or consortium agreements.
• Support the commercial aspects of regional entities, entity set up or contracting structures for opportunities in coordination with Legal, Company Secretariat, Tax, Finance and Compliance.
• Oversee contract handover, post-award risk and opportunity management, commercial controls, audits, KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the Commercial team has appropriate capacity, capability, accountabilities and authority levels, and provide leadership, coaching and performance support to junior members of staff.

Skills

Law

Commerce

Quantity Surveying

Business

Contract terms

Leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent in Law/Commerce/Quantity Surveying/Business

Job description

CB&I Asset Solutions' Perth-based Commercial Lead role focuses on steering commercial and contractual activities through pre-qualification, bidding, award and delivery. You will lead contract reviews, negotiate terms and coordinate with Legal, Tax, Insurance and Finance teams to mitigate risks.

The role demands strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration and experience across energy, oil and gas projects, including governance and post-award performance management.