Senior Commercial Manager

First Nations Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Structured career paths

Health and wellness benefits

Retail discounts

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy across major power and renewable energy projects in Australia. You will negotiate contracts, manage risk, support bids and project delivery, and build strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Travel across sites will be required to support project delivery and commercial oversight. This role offers a structured career path within a Tier 1 ASX-listed company, with competitive remuneration and

Qualifications

• 10+ years commercial experience within construction projects, ideally in transmission and renewable energy sectors.
• Proven ability to negotiate and administer complex contracts and commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of project management, contract management, risk management and financial management principles.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with key stakeholders and leading commercial outcomes.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills.

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 and oversight.
• Supporting claims preparation, contract administration and dispute resolution.
• Driving compliance with governance frameworks and project controls.
• Managing commercial reporting and project 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 the team.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Commercial leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, QS or Construction Management

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join Downer's Energy & Utilities business, supporting major power and renewable energy projects across Australia.

The opportunity

• This Senior Commercial Manager will play a key commercial leadership role within our Power projects team and subsequently support bids and project delivery across substations, transmission lines and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Ideally, you're located in Adelaide, SA, however eastern state applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Working closely with project, bid and operational teams, you will provide strategic commercial leadership, manage contractual risk, drive commercial excellence and support successful project outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

What you’ll do

• 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

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
• Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
• Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments

What we’re looking for

• 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 ideally based in Adelaide, South Australia, however exceptional candidates located across the Eastern States will also be considered.
• Strong experience negotiating and administering complex contracts and commercial agreements
• Knowledge of project management, contract management, risk management and financial management principles
• Proven ability to identify, assess and manage project risks and opportunities
• Demonstrated success building relationships with key stakeholders and leading commercial outcomes
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of relevant legislation and contractual frameworks
• A collaborative leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement and commercial excellence

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.