Senior Commercial Manager
- Lead commercial strategy across complex infrastructure and defence programmes.
- Manage high-value client and subcontractor contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentor and develop high-performing commercial professionals.
Senior Commercial Manager | Perth, WA
Are you a commercially astute leader looking to influence some of Australia's most complex infrastructure, defence or major project programmes?
We're partnering with various organisations delivering high-value, technically complex projects across Australia. They're seeking experienced Senior Commercial Managers to lead commercial strategy, manage contractual risk and provide commercial leadership across major programmes.
The Opportunity
You'll be responsible for leading the commercial function across a portfolio of major projects - ensuring commercial governance, contract performance and risk management are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
You'll work closely with operational leaders, legal teams and customers while mentoring and developing high-performing commercial professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead commercial strategy across complex infrastructure, defence or engineering programmes.
- Manage high-value client and subcontractor contracts from bid through to project completion.
- Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risk.
- Lead contract negotiations, variations, claims and dispute resolution.
- Provide commercial advice to executive and project leadership teams.
- Drive commercial governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop commercial and contracts professionals.
About You
- Significant experience in commercial, contracts or project commercial management.
- Experience within Defence, EPC/EPCM, infrastructure, construction, mining, energy or major capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of complex contract models (ASDEFCON, NEC, FIDIC, AS4000 or similar).
- Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.
- Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
An Australian Defence Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain one) will be highly regarded for defence-related opportunities.
If you're ready to play a key role shaping the commercial success of major programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Megan McAvoy @ Core Talent megan.mcavoy@coretalent.com.au
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megan.mcavoy@coretalent.com.au
Reference number: BH-27591
Profession:EngineeringManagement
Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 29th Jul, 2026
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