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Commercial Manager – Pre-Contracts | Energy & Utilities | Major Infrastructure Projects
Location: Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne experience)Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shape the Future of Energy Infrastructure
We’ve partnered with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure and utilities contractors to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager – Pre-Contracts.This is a career-defining opportunity to influence strategy, drive growth, and deliver major tender outcomes across large-scale energy, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
If you’re commercially astute, thrive on complex deal-making, and want to play a key role in Australia’s energy transition — this is the one you’ve been waiting for.
The Opportunity
As a Commercial Manager (Pre-Contracts), you’ll be at the front end of major bids and partnerships, providing commercial insight and structure that sets projects up for success. You’ll work alongside operational and legal leaders to ensure risk is managed, opportunities are realised, and tender submissions are commercially sound, competitive, and strategically positioned.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead commercial strategy and negotiation across national energy and utilities tenders.
Partner with bid, operational, and legal teams to balance innovation, risk, and return.
Evaluate complex contract frameworks and advise on compliance and performance mechanisms.
Drive the development of commercial governance and risk-management processes.
Support business growth through market intelligence and lessons-learned initiatives.
About You
You’re a trusted commercial advisor with a background in major infrastructure, utilities, or energy. You know how to navigate complex bids, influence senior stakeholders, and create solutions that work in both the boardroom and on the ground.
Degree qualified in Law, Commerce, Contract Management, or related field.
5+ years’ experience in construction or service-based contracting.
Strong knowledge of commercial models, risk profiles, and performance frameworks.
Confident communicator who builds trust and drives outcomes collaboratively.
Strategic, analytical, and detail-driven — with a pragmatic, solutions-based mindset.
Why You’ll Love It
Work on projects that define Australia’s energy and utilities landscape.
Flexible location and hybrid work options.
Join a respected Tier-1 environment with genuine long-term career pathways.
Be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
To find out more apply now
About Aequalis Consulting
At Aequalis Consulting, we’re more than just a recruitment agency—we’re your career partner. With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in connecting talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, ambitions, and values. Whether you’re looking for a permanent position, a contract role, or an executive placement, we’re here to support you at every step of your career journey. Join us and discover the next exciting chapter in your professional life.