Senior Commercial Manager

The UGL Transmission & Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the water and power sectors. Ranging from wastewater treatment plants to power stations. We design and construct the following assets; power generation, transmission lines, substations, electrical distribution networks, water and wastewater treatment plans and water pipelines.

Our team works hard and celebrates successes and efforts. If you are looking for a bright future and opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL – a great place to work!

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to play a pivotal leadership role within our Utilities business. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead the commercial function across major projects and tenders, providing strategic expertise in contracts, risk, governance, legal matters, and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and governance across major tenders, contracts and project portfolios.
• Provide expert commercial, contractual, legal and risk management advice to project and business leadership teams.
• Drive bid development activities including tender reviews, opportunity and risk assessments, commercial submissions and governance approvals.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage key client, subcontractor and joint venture commercial relationships.
• Establish and maintain robust commercial controls, reporting processes, risk registers and contract management systems.
• Oversee contract performance, including variations, claims, delays, dispute resolution and margin improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project risk profiles and ensure compliance with commercial, contractual and governance requirements.
• Support financial management activities including forecasting, reporting, accruals, commitments and project closeout.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing commercial team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You

You are a commercially astute leader with extensive experience managing complex contracts and delivering successful outcomes on large-scale infrastructure, construction, engineering or utilities projects circa $500m+

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commerce, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.
• More than 10 years' commercial management experience within infrastructure, utilities, construction, engineering or resources environments.
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, commercial strategy, risk management and claims resolution.
• Proven experience leading and developing commercial teams.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to balance commercial outcomes with operational objectives.

Why Join UGL?

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working arrangements and generous parental leave options
• Staff discount program and access to educational and leadership development
• Endless career pathways and opportunities for advancement within UGL and CIMIC Group

Join Our Team

UGL is renowned for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, mature-aged workers, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Note: Applicants may be subject to relevant screening checks including a national criminal history check and pre-employment medical assessment.