Senior Commercial Leader - Energy & Utilities Projects

First Nations Jobs; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits including

EAP Beyond Blue

Retail discounts

Job summary

Downer's Energy & Utilities is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial leadership within the Power projects team, supporting bids, contract negotiations and project delivery across substations, transmission lines and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role may require site travel and cross-state collaboration.

You will provide strategic commercial leadership, manage contractual risk and drive governance and commercial excellence throughout the project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, or similar discipline preferred.
• 10+ years commercial experience within construction projects, ideally in transmission and renewable energy sectors.
• This position is based in Adelaide, SA, with consideration for exceptional candidates located across the Eastern States.

Responsibilities

• Leading commercial and contractual negotiations with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Providing expert advice on commercial strategy, risk and contract management
• Site travel will be required to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement and commercial oversight
• Supporting claims preparation, contract administration and dispute resolution
• Driving compliance with governance frameworks, project controls and commercial processes
• Managing commercial reporting, project risk and financial exposure
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting project bids, contract reviews and commercial handovers
• Promoting commercial capability and best practice across project team

Job description

Downer's Energy & Utilities is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial leadership within the Power projects team, supporting bids, contract negotiations and project delivery across substations, transmission lines and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role may require site travel and cross-state collaboration.

You will provide strategic commercial leadership, manage contractual risk and drive governance and commercial excellence throughout the project