Commercial Manager

HIWAY AUS PTY LTD; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil construction firm in the United Kingdom seeks a commercial manager to conduct comprehensive reviews and manage risks effectively. The role requires a proactive mindset, advanced financial expertise, and substantial experience in contract management. Applicants should have strong communication skills and an autonomous working style. Join a company recognized for its commitment to sustainability and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Legal entitlement to work in Australia is a must.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance driven bonus

Company vehicle

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the civil construction industry.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commercial reviews of bid documents.
• Facilitate handovers to project delivery teams.
• Provide strategic advice to enhance commercial outcomes.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Contract management

Strategic decision-making

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields

Job description

A highly competitive base salary complemented by a performance driven bonus structure that rewards results and strategic impact.

Structured and personalised development plans, reviewed annually to support continuous growth and career progression.

Company vehicle provided with allowance for limited private use.

All business travel expenses fully covered, providing hassle‑free support for project and client‑related travel.

A confidential and free Employee Assistance Program (your health and wellbeing are our top priority).

Supportive and collaborative workplace culture that actively promotes work‑life balance and employee wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive commercial reviews of bid documents, delivering proposed risk mitigation strategies aligned with our OBM process and Project Control Systems.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of detailed commercial management plans.
• Facilitate thorough commercial, contract, and risk handovers to project delivery teams, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer.
• Develop and implement commercial and risk review schedules for assigned projects, actively leading all project review sessions within the business unit.
• Oversee the preparation and review of contractual claims related to time and delay, ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to submission.
• Provide strategic advice, support, and guidance to project delivery teams to enhance commercial outcomes.
• Drive the development of a highly effective, skilled, and empowered commercial team alongside fostering a commercially astute project management group.

Qualifications and Experience

• A proactive and results‑oriented mindset, underpinned by a strong commitment to achieving organisational objectives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Australian civil construction industry and its commercial environment.
• Advanced financial, legal, and commercial expertise to inform strategic decision making.
• Substantial experience in contracts management, including the resolution of contract disputes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• A high level of self‑motivation, accountability, and the ability to operate autonomously within a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Law, Contract Law, Law, Project Management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated industry experience in Civil Construction, with particular emphasis on roading projects.

Note: To be eligible for this role you must currently hold the legal entitlement to work in Australia.

Hiway Australia is a pioneering leader in recycling and reuse, delivering innovative low‑carbon pavement solutions for transport infrastructure across Australasia. Recognised with multiple Employer of Choice awards, our unwavering commitment to sustainability and operational excellence has firmly established us at the forefront of the industry. Above all, we believe our people are our greatest asset.

Our vibrant company culture is built on inclusion, diversity, and a supportive, people‑first approach. We embody the values of Pride, Honesty, Respect, and Drive in everything we do. We actively welcome applications from Indigenous Australians and individuals from diverse backgrounds and beliefs.

If you are passionate about this role but feel your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every criterion, we encourage you to apply regardless – at Hiway, we look beyond the boxes. We take pride in our expertise and achievements, and we invite you to join #TeamHiways to experience our outstanding culture firsthand.