Commercial Manager

UGL Transport is a diversified transport company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live.  

Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions across the Transport sector, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions.  

We are guided by our Company values which extend to all leaders and team members and across all departments within the company.
Career progression and a long-term opportunity of making an impact with a high performing, collaborative and professional team are just some of the benefits that UGL Transport will offer you.

UGL Transport are looking for a Commercial Manager - this role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
Working closely with Project Managers and operational teams, you will provide strategic commercial leadership across the full project lifecycle while safeguarding company interests and maximising value.

Key Responsibilities

Be responsible for the timely and effective administration of head contracts to ensure that rights are maintained and obligations fulfilled
Manage contractual correspondence and communications with the Client associated with the Head Contract
Manage Head Contract Change, including the preparation, submission and negotiation of upstream Claims and Variations
Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks in contracts and project execution
Drive excellence in management of cost, cash flow, forecasting, and financial performance of projects
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, governance frameworks, and legal requirements
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
Support subcontract negotiations, and commercial strategy development

About You

Degree or Diploma in Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
8+ years experience in contract/commercial management (ideally within Tier 1 or Tier 2 environments)
Strong knowledge of construction contracts and claims management
Proven experience managing large-scale project financials and budgets
Excellent negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects stakeholders.

Diversity

At UGL Transport we value diversity in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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