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Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia (project-based / on-site)
Job Type: Permanent
Role Overview
This role sits within a major energy infrastructure delivery organisation responsible for executing complex capital and network projects across New South Wales. The position is deeply embedded in project delivery and focused on commercial and contract management through construction and close-out.
You will take ownership of contract administration, commercial risk and contractor engagement across live projects, working alongside Project Managers, Engineers and delivery partners. This is a hands-on commercial and contracts role, suited to someone who has managed contracts in a construction or infrastructure environment rather than a purely legal or advisory setting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead commercial and contract management across multiple energy infrastructure projects
Administer head contracts and subcontracts from award through to final account
Manage variations, claims, EOTs, commercial negotiations and dispute avoidance
Partner with Project Managers to control cost, margin, risk and commercial outcomes
Provide commercial input into procurement strategies and contract award decisions
Support commercial governance, reporting and executive decision-making
Engage closely with contractors, consultants and internal delivery teams
About You
8–15 years’ experience in commercial and contracts management within infrastructure or energy delivery environments
Background in construction, engineering, quantity surveying or commercial management
Strong, practical experience administering contracts during construction phases
Comfortable managing claims, variations and commercial negotiations with contractors
Solid understanding of construction risk, cost control and contractual frameworks
Experience across energy, utilities, transport or major civil projects preferred
Why Apply
Delivery-focused commercial role with genuine contract ownership
Work on major energy infrastructure projects across NSW
Long-term, stable project pipeline
Strong integration with project and engineering leadership
Sydney-based role with meaningful site exposure
Clear step away from purely legal, advisory or desk-based roles
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply to Aequalis Consulting via the link. All applications and enquiries will be treated with discretion.
About Aequalis Consulting
Aequalis Consulting is a specialist recruitment partner supporting organisations across infrastructure, energy, finance and project-based sectors. We operate nationally across QLD, NSW and VIC, partnering with clients and candidates on senior, specialist and delivery-critical roles across Australia.