Strategic Commercial & Contracts Lead - Infrastructure

HKA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working

Job summary

HKA is a leading global advisory and dispute resolution firm seeking a Commercial & Contract Lead to join our Sydney/Brisbane team. You will shape major infrastructure programs, lead complex commercial activities, and elevate capability across portfolios while mentoring a high-performing team.

With strong industry networks, you will influence outcomes, drive growth, and position HKA as a trusted partner across energy, transport and infrastructure sectors. Flexible remote options exist.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex commercial and contract management engagements.
• Background in professional services, Tier 1 contractors, or major infra projects.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex commercial and contract management engagements.
• Provide strategic commercial guidance across portfolios, programs and projects.
• Oversee negotiations, claims, disputes and contract variations.
• Review submissions and contracts, identify risks and mitigation.
• Manage activities across the full project lifecycle with governance alignment.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Support business development and client origination to grow pipeline.
• Mentor team members and contribute to practice development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Business development

Contract law knowledge

Negotiation

_client origination_

Job description

HKA is a leading global advisory and dispute resolution firm seeking a Commercial & Contract Lead to join our Sydney/Brisbane team. You will shape major infrastructure programs, lead complex commercial activities, and elevate capability across portfolios while mentoring a high-performing team.

With strong industry networks, you will influence outcomes, drive growth, and position HKA as a trusted partner across energy, transport and infrastructure sectors. Flexible remote options exist.