Senior Commercial Manager | Kewdale

Pacific Energy; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight option

2 work-from-home days

Health & wellness reimbursements

Employee referral bonus

Salary sacrifice for super, vehicles &

Job summary

Pacific Energy is an Australian leader in sustainable distributed energy and an end-to-end provider of renewable energy technologies. We are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to shape the commercial success of complex energy projects across Australia.

You will support tender submissions, commercial modelling, contract negotiations and risk assessments, collaborating with technical and commercial stakeholders to deliver innovative, commercially viable energy solutions and long-term value for

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Significant experience in commercial, tendering and contract management roles in energy/mining/infrastructure sectors.
• Strong financial and commercial modelling capability for complex business cases and investments.
• Experience preparing tender submissions and commercial proposals.
• Proven ability to negotiate terms balancing risk and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial and contractual aspects of strategically important tenders and proposals.
• Developing and reviewing financial models, business cases and commercial submissions.
• Collaborating with technical and commercial stakeholders to develop innovative energy solutions.
• Negotiating and reviewing commercial contract terms while supporting legal review processes.
• Identifying and managing contractual and commercial risks across bids and opportunities.
• Providing commercial guidance and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing on market trends.

Skills

Commercial management

Tendering experience

Contract negotiations

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical/problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy.

As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

Job Description

Be the difference at Pacific Energy

At Pacific Energy, we know that diverse backgrounds, industry expertise and unique perspectives drive innovation. We value collaboration, curiosity and people who challenge conventional thinking to deliver better outcomes.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join our growing Commercial team and play a key role in shaping the commercial success of complex energy projects across Australia.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition, supporting major tender submissions, commercial modelling, contract negotiations and risk assessments across a diverse portfolio of traditional and renewable energy opportunities.

Working closely with technical and commercial stakeholders, you'll help develop innovative and commercially sound energy solutions that deliver long-term value for our clients.

Why Join Us

We value innovation and invest in our people with benefits that prioritise work-life balance and professional growth:

• Incredible opportunity to contribute to Australia's clean energy future
• Attractive remuneration package + bonus
• Nine-day fortnight option & 2 work-from-home days
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Employee referral bonus
• Salary sacrifice for super, vehicles and education
• Ongoing career progression and development opportunities

Be part of the change

Reporting to the General Manager Commercial, you'll support the commercial development of complex energy opportunities from tender stage through to contract execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the commercial and contractual aspects of strategically important tenders and proposals
• Developing and reviewing financial models, business cases and commercial submissions
• Collaborating with technical and commercial stakeholders to develop innovative and commercially viable energy solutions
• Negotiating and reviewing commercial contract terms whilst supporting legal review processes
• Identifying and managing contractual and commercial risks across bids and new business opportunities
• Providing commercial guidance, coaching and knowledge sharing across the Business Development and Commercial Team
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and sharing knowledge on emerging technologies, market trends and industry developments

Be part of the solution

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualification, preferably in Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience in commercial, business development, tendering and/or contract management roles, preferably within the energy, mining, infrastructure or resources sectors
• Strong financial and commercial modelling capability, including the development and evaluation of complex business cases and investment opportunities
• Demonstrated experience preparing complex tender submissions, commercial proposals and business cases
• Proven ability to negotiate and review commercial agreements whilst balancing risk and commercial outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coach and share knowledge across technical, commercial and business development teams
• A solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

To be considered for this role, you must have permanent full working rights in Australia.

For more information, visit www.pacificenergy.com.au/careers.