Senior Commercial Manager

UGL; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Transport is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in Australia to lead commercial, contractual and strategic leadership across tender and pre‑contract phases for major transport infrastructure opportunities. You'll work with technical, legal and operational specialists to develop winning solutions, manage risk and drive successful outcomes from bid through mobilisation.

In this role you will lead commercial strategy, partner with cross-functional teams, negotiate contracts and provide

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management within infrastructure, construction, transport or related sectors.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen with ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience leading or contributing to major bids, tenders and negotiations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and provide trusted advice on major transport infrastructure opportunities.
• Partner with technical, legal and operational teams to develop competitive and innovative solutions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, joint venture partners and key stakeholders.
• Lead contract negotiations and support balanced commercial outcomes.
• Provide clear commercial insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Support sound governance, risk management and decision-making throughout the bid process.
• Ensure a seamless transition from tendering to project delivery.

Skills

Commercial management

Contracts

Tendering

Major project delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering

Law

Construction Management

Commerce

Job description

Join UGL Transport as a Senior Commercial Manager and play an influential role in delivering infrastructure projects that help connect communities and shape Australia's transport future.

As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will provide commercial, contractual and strategic leadership throughout the tender and pre-contract phase of major opportunities. Working alongside technical, legal and operational specialists, you'll help develop winning solutions, manage risk and support successful project outcomes from bid through to mobilisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and provide trusted advice on major transport infrastructure opportunities.
• Partner with technical, legal and operational teams to develop competitive and innovative solutions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, joint venture partners and key stakeholders.
• Lead contract negotiations and support balanced commercial outcomes.
• Provide clear commercial insights and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Support sound governance, risk management and decision-making throughout the bid process.
• Ensure a seamless transition from tendering to project delivery.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in commercial management, contracts, tendering or major project delivery within infrastructure, construction, transport or related sectors.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen with the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience leading or contributing to major bids, tenders and negotiations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Qualifications in Engineering, Law, Construction Management, Commerce or a related discipline are desirable.

Diversity

At UGL Transport, we know that diverse teams deliver stronger outcomes. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed.

We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse candidates, mature‑aged professionals and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre‑employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.