Senior Commercial Leader - Renewable Infrastructure

GHD; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial delivery across energy, infrastructure and water projects. The role focuses on guiding commercial strategy, risk management and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project outcomes.

Based in Perth with exposure to renewables and energy storage, you will mentor team members, manage contracts, and drive governance and reporting across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial management, contract management and procurement.
• Strong exposure to renewable energy, energy storage, infrastructure and water sectors.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts, manage commercial risk and lead disputes.
• Experience mentoring Contracts Administrators and Contract Managers.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, law, quantity surveying or construction management.

Responsibilities

• Drive tender, procurement and pre-contract strategies to support outcomes.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract formation and supplier engagement.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks in projects.
• Develop and implement contract management frameworks and governance processes.
• Provide commercial leadership to clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Manage claims, variations and contractor performance in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Commerce / Law / QS / Construction mgmt degree

Job description

GHD is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial delivery across energy, infrastructure and water projects. The role focuses on guiding commercial strategy, risk management and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project outcomes.

Based in Perth with exposure to renewables and energy storage, you will mentor team members, manage contracts, and drive governance and reporting across the project lifecycle.