At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategy and contract structuring for major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Gamuda Engineering, a global leader in transport and energy infrastructure.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with a strong focus on innovation and impact.
- Why this job: Shape the future of infrastructure while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 8+ years of commercial management experience.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
Gamuda Engineering is a global leader delivering major Transport, Civil, and Energy Infrastructure projects across Australia. With corporate offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, our national footprint is expanding rapidly through major packages including Sydney Metro West, Coffs Harbour Bypass, M1 Extension, and landmark clean energy developments such as the Mortlake Hybrid project in Victoria. We are actively pursuing a strong pipeline of energy and infrastructure tenders across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia.
About the Role
Based in our Melbourne Corporate Office, we are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead front-end commercial strategy, contract structuring, risk allocation, and bid development for major energy and infrastructure tenders across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Reporting to pre-contracts leadership, you will collaborate with Bid Directors, Estimating Managers, Engineering leads, and Legal Counsel to shape competitive, risk-managed commercial proposals across D&C, EPC, Alliance, PPP, and ECI delivery models.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead commercial strategy, contract structuring, and risk profiling for major EOIs, RFQs, and RFT tenders across VIC, TAS, and SA.
- Draft, review, and negotiate head contracts, Joint Venture / Consortium agreements, ECI arrangements, and major subcontracts.
- Develop commercial qualification schedules, risk registers, pricing frameworks, and departure registers in alignment with corporate risk appetite.
- Represent Gamuda in client interactive sessions, ECI workshops, and commercial risk reviews with government authorities and private developers.
- Partner with estimating, engineering, planning, legal, and procurement teams to align commercial terms across all submission schedules.
Skills and Experience
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Commerce, Law, or Construction Management.
- 8+ years of commercial management experience in major civil infrastructure, transport, or energy/renewables within a Tier 1 or 2 contractor.
- Proven track record leading front-end commercial strategy, contract structuring, and risk profiling for major tenders ($100M–$500M+).
- Strong expertise in Australian contracting frameworks, standard form contracts, and collaborative delivery models (D&C, EPC, Alliance, PPP, ECI).
What We Offer
- Key commercial role shaping Gamuda's growth across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia.
- Central Melbourne Corporate Office location with flexible working support.
- Collaborative, high-performing environment backed by an international Tier-1 group with clear executive pathways.
- Gamuda Australia encourages and supports a diverse workforce, including candidates from overseas and current Visa holders.
Commercial Manager in Melbourne employer: Gamuda Engineering Pty Ltd
Gamuda Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a strategic leadership role in the rapidly expanding renewables sector from our Melbourne CBD office. With a commitment to innovation and a collaborative work culture, we provide competitive remuneration, clear career progression opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive environment that values world-class talent. Join us to be part of transformative projects that enhance community quality of life while advancing your professional growth in a high-performing team.
Contact Details:
Gamuda Engineering Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
