Senior Commercial Lead – Major Projects (Heavy Engineering)

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Reward and recognition

Staff benefits scheme

Job summary

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated engineering and construction services provider seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major project. The role emphasizes strong leadership, proactive client engagement, and effective project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to a high-performing, commercially disciplined team and manage relationships with clients and suppliers, with flexible FIFO and Henderson-based arrangements on offer.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law, quantity surveying, engineering, construction management or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in senior commercial leadership on major construction, resources, infrastructure or heavy engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong commercial leadership across all project commercial and contractual functions.
• Drive the commercial strategy, variations, extensions of time and remeasurement claims.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor procurement and commercial administration.
• Provide contractual guidance to the project team and support informed decision-making.
• Manage cashflow, progress claims, and client payment cycles.
• Establish governance processes to track variations, risks and commercial actions.
• Lead and develop the project commercial team and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract administration

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Law degree

Quantity surveying

Engineering

Construction management

Job description

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated engineering and construction services provider seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial function on a major project. The role emphasizes strong leadership, proactive client engagement, and effective project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to a high-performing, commercially disciplined team and manage relationships with clients and suppliers, with flexible FIFO and Henderson-based arrangements on offer.