Commercial Manager-268546
At UGL Transport, we're delivering critical transport infrastructure and services that connect communities and improve the way Australians live and work. Through innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships, we help shape the future of transport while fostering an environment where our people can thrive.
We believe that diverse perspectives create stronger outcomes, and we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while progressing your career with a collaborative and high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.About the Role
As a Commercial Manager, you will play a key leadership role, partnering closely with Project Managers and operational teams to provide strategic commercial guidance across the full project lifecycle. You will help drive project success through proactive contract management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and commercial optimisation.
This role offers the opportunity to influence major transport projects while working alongside experienced leaders who are committed to your professional growth and development.Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic commercial leadership across complex transport projects.
Ensure effective administration of head contracts, protecting commercial rights and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
Manage contractual correspondence and foster positive client relationships.
Lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of variations, claims, and change events.
Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
Drive excellence in cost management, forecasting, cash flow, and project financial performance.
Ensure compliance with contractual, governance, and legal requirements.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Support commercial strategy development and subcontract negotiations.
Mentor and support project teams to strengthen commercial capability.About You
You may come from a variety of backgrounds including commercial management, contract management, quantity surveying, construction management, engineering, or law.
Experience in commercial or contract management within construction, infrastructure, engineering, transport, rail, or related industries.
Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of construction contracts.
Experience managing claims, variations, financial reporting, and project performance.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A collaborative leadership style and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
The confidence to influence outcomes while fostering positive working relationships.
If you don't meet every requirement listed but believe your skills and experience align with the role, we strongly encourage you to apply. We recognise that great candidates can come from a range of backgrounds and experiences.Why Join UGL Transport?
Work on industry-leading transport and infrastructure projects.
Career progression opportunities within a growing national business.
Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.
Access to leadership development and professional growth opportunities.
Opportunity to contribute to projects that positively impact communities across Australia.Diversity & Inclusion
At UGL Transport, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and candidates of all ages and backgrounds.
We understand that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can sometimes prevent talented people from applying. If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to submit an application even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every criteria. Your unique perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.
REF: 268546
: Commercial Manager
: Australia-VIC-Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
: Full-time
UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider. We have a rich history dating back to 1899 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in many of the sectors in which we operate.
Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, we help to play a role in people’s lives every day.
We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.
We are helping to shape the country through our major infrastructure projects across Australia and we’re preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise.
We are passionate about our 9000+ people and keeping them safe. We’re experts in what we do, and our in-house engineering team ensures we can provide a true end-to-end outcome for our customers.
With projects, operations and offices throughout the country, our footprint means we are involved in communities across Australia, providing expertise for our customers and employment and career opportunities for all Australians.
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