Principal Consultant in Sydney

Drawing on more than 25 years of local, national, and international experience in delivering and managing major projects and capital-intensive assets, bpma Australia Pty. Ltd. was established in 2020 to help both public and private sector organisations achieve exceptional outcomes. From boards and executives to the front-line staff, we partner with our clients to:

• understand their issues
• develop strategies to improve delivery, operations, and organisational performance
• implement solutions, and help build sustainable capability

As a growing strategy, project management, and advisory business, we are looking for someone who is personally driven and energetic to join our team. Ideally looking for:

A MUST HAVE DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL ADVISORY, CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, AND PROCUREMENT STRATEGY FOR MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE, POWER & RENEWABLES, OR TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in commercial frameworks, risk allocation, transaction management, and providing strategic advice to executives and project boards. The role will be pivotal in driving commercial outcomes, negotiating complex contracts, resolving disputes, and ensuring value for money across large-scale capital investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial and procurement advice across the full project lifecycle, from business case development to contract award and delivery.
• Develop and implement robust commercial frameworks, contracting strategies, and commercial risk management plans.
• Lead complex negotiations, manage transaction processes, and oversee the development of comprehensive commercial documentation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, managing relationships with executive stakeholders and facilitating informed, strategic decision-making.
• Mentor and guide internal project teams and junior consultants, contributing to the ongoing growth and capability of the bpma advisory practice.

About you

This is a unique opportunity to play a fundamental role in shaping the commercial success of major capital initiatives and complex business transformations. We're looking for someone who has a strong sense of purpose, is comfortable communicating with a wide range of people, and is solution-driven, with an attention to detail. We'd love to see applications from people with the following attributes:

• +10 years of demonstrable experience in commercial advisory, transaction management, or complex contract management within major infrastructure, power & renewables, or technology projects.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Commerce, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to distil complex commercial and legal issues into clear, actionable executive advice.
• A positive attitude and willingness to take on any reasonable work-related tasks, especially when working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Flexible Working: we provide flexible start and finish times and a hybrid workplace, allowing you to work from home as well as the office.
• Annual Bonus: We recognise and reward great performance.
• Professional Memberships: We support our employees' ongoing professional development. We'll cover the membership costs of a related professional organisation.
• Digital Upskilling & Learning Hub: We provide access to extensive online Learning & Development courses to support your personal & professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At bpma, we recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of being an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualified applicants will be given equal consideration for employment without regard for race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected under Australian Law.