About The Role

The Opportunity

Downer Energy & Utilities is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Director. This is a critical senior leadership role responsible for driving commercial excellence across one of Australia's most significant transmission infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Commercial Director Power Projects, you will lead the project's commercial function, ensuring the protection and maximisation of commercial outcomes while managing contractual, financial, cash flow and risk exposures. You will play a key role in supporting project delivery, influencing strategic decision making and maintaining strong relationships with clients, delivery teams and executive stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include

Leading all commercial activities across the project lifecycle
Developing and implementing project commercial strategies
Managing contractual obligations, claims, variations and dispute resolution
Driving commercial governance and compliance with Downer frameworks and methodologies
Leading risk identification, mitigation and opportunity management
Ensuring accurate commercial reporting, forecasting and cash flow management
Providing expert commercial advice to project and executive leadership teams
Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders
Leading and developing high performing commercial teams to deliver successful project outcomes

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring

More than 10 years' experience in a senior commercial leadership role within major construction or infrastructure projects
Proven experience on large scale projects valued over $1 billion
Strong experience within transmission, energy, renewables or major infrastructure sectors
Demonstrated success leading commercial functions and teams in complex project environments
Expertise in contract management, commercial negotiations, claims management and dispute resolution
Strong financial, risk management and business acumen
Sound knowledge of construction contracts and relevant commercial legislation
Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
A degree qualification in Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline is highly regarded
A passion for developing people, driving continuous improvement and building commercial excellence across project teams

What We Offer

At Downer, we value our people and are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace. In return, we offer

Opportunity to lead the commercial function on a nationally significant power project
A collaborative and high performing leadership team
Competitive remuneration package
Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
A strong safety focused and values driven culture
Access to employee benefits, wellbeing programs and flexible work practices where possible

About Energy & Utilities

Downer Energy & Utilities delivers integrated solutions across the electricity, gas, water and telecommunications sectors. We design, build and maintain critical infrastructure that connects communities and supports Australia's growing energy future.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, veterans, mature age workers and people with disability to apply.

How to Apply

To register your interest in this exciting leadership opportunity, please submit your application online including your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please Note

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Candidates submitted through unsolicited channels will not be considered and no fee will be payable