Senior Infra Contracts & Commercial Lead

Hudson Talent Solutions; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson is seeking an experienced contract management leader in Australia (Western Australia) to head a team overseeing complex contracts within major infrastructure projects. You will drive contract performance, risk control, and supplier outcomes while providing hands‑on guidance and governance across a diverse portfolio.

The role blends people leadership with practical contract management, focusing on delivering commercial outcomes, ensuring compliance, and continuously improving contract

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex contracts within infrastructure, construction, engineering or similar commercial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising contract management professionals.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and contractual risk management capability.
• Sound understanding of contract governance, compliance and supplier performance.
• Effective stakeholder management, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with budgets, financial monitoring and resource allocation.
• Relevant qualifications in Law, Engineering, Business or related discipline, or substantial equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team responsible for complex contracts and commercial outcomes.
• Oversee contract performance, commercial risk, compliance and contractual obligations.
• Provide technical advice, guidance and support on contract management matters.
• Monitor contractor performance across safety, quality, environmental and schedule requirements.
• Promote consistent contract management processes, governance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate team resources and priorities to support effective contract delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Education

Law / Engineering / Business qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

Hudson is seeking an experienced contract management leader in Australia (Western Australia) to head a team overseeing complex contracts within major infrastructure projects. You will drive contract performance, risk control, and supplier outcomes while providing hands‑on guidance and governance across a diverse portfolio.

The role blends people leadership with practical contract management, focusing on delivering commercial outcomes, ensuring compliance, and continuously improving contract