Commercial Manager - Infrastructure

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 offices worldwide.

Turner & Townsend are an independent professional services company specialising in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Commercial Manager to represent our team in a client-side role on a major infrastructure program. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving commercial outcomes.

• Project Leadership – Proactively manage the design and delivery process to meet client expectations and commercial objectives.
• Contract Management – Support both pre- and post-contract activities, including negotiations, payment processes, claims, and compliance.
• Financial Oversight – Monitor project budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide strategic advice to maintain financial health.
• Risk Mitigation – Identify financial and contractual risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams, chairing key project meetings and ensuring alignment.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a commercially astute professional with a strong technical background and a collaborative mindset.

• Relevant Degree – Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Project Experience – 4–6 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Technical Proficiency – Advanced Microsoft Office skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal English, with proven report and bid writing experience.
• Leadership & Initiative – Demonstrated ability to lead, work independently, and drive outcomes in a client-facing environment.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from all sectors of the community.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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