Senior Commercial Manager

Ugl; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL, in partnership with CPB Contractors, is delivering Australia's next generation of data centres. We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy, governance and financial performance across major data centre projects from award to completion.

You will provide commercial leadership across project teams, ensure robust contract administration, proactive risk management and strong financial outcomes while supporting the delivery of complex mission-critical

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Commercial Manager on large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with GMP and high-value contracts.
• Strong governance, financial performance and subcontract administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial performance across major data centre projects.
• Oversee contract administration, variations, claims and disputes.
• Partner with project leadership to enhance project profitability and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

GMP contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Data centre projects

Job description

Shape the commercial success of Australia's next generation of digital infrastructure

The rapid growth of AI, cloud computing and digital connectivity is driving unprecedented investment in hyperscale data centres across Australia. At UGL, in partnership with CPB Contractors, we're delivering some of the nation's most significant mission‑critical projects and we're seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join our growing Data Centre team.

This is an opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of complex, high‑value projects while building a long‑term career with one of Australia's strongest integrated infrastructure delivery businesses. Drawing on the combined strengths of UGL, CPB Contractors and the global ACS Group, you'll play a key role in supporting the infrastructure powering the digital economy.

Why Join Us?

What sets us apart is our integrated UGL + CPB Contractors model. By combining UGL's expertise in engineering, commissioning and infrastructure services with CPB Contractors' market‑leading construction capability, we deliver seamless end‑to‑end solutions across the project lifecycle.

As part of the global ACS Group, you'll be supported by industry‑leading systems, capability and a long‑term pipeline of mission‑critical projects across Australia and internationally.

The Opportunity

As Senior Commercial Manager, you will lead the commercial strategy, governance and financial performance of major data centre projects from contract award through to final completion.

You will provide commercial leadership across project teams, ensuring robust contract administration, proactive risk management and strong financial outcomes while supporting the successful delivery of complex mission‑critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end commercial performance across major data centre projects
• Lead the administration of head contracts and high‑value M&E and trade subcontracts
• Manage contract compliance, variations, claims and dispute resolution processes
• Partner with project leadership teams to enhance project profitability and commercial outcomes
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while supporting project delivery objectives
• Develop strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders

About You

We're looking for a commercially astute leader with experience delivering complex construction or infrastructure projects.

You will bring:

• Significant experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior Commercial Manager with projects in data centres, hospitals, defence facilities, airports, laboratories or large‑scale commercial developments will be highly regarded.
• Strong experience managing GMP and large‑scale project contracts
• Demonstrated expertise in contract management, commercial governance and financial performance management
• Proven capability in subcontract procurement, negotiation and administration
• Strong stakeholder engagement, leadership and influencing skills

This is more than a project role.

Australia's accelerating investment in AI infrastructure, cloud services and digital connectivity is creating a long‑term pipeline of hyperscale data centre developments.

As part of our growing Data Centre business, you'll benefit from:

• A strong pipeline of future mission‑critical and data centre projects
• Long‑term career progression opportunities within UGL and CPB Contractors
• Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure programs
• Leadership development and internal mobility pathways
• Access to global expertise and international project networks through the ACS Group
• Opportunities to build a career across Australia and internationally

As part of the recruitment process, checks may be conducted including right to work, reference checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and criminal background checks (as relevant to the role).