Business Unit Commercial Lead

IBG is an Australian engineering and construction company with a global footprint. It delivers mechanical and electrical engineering construction commissioning and maintenance services not only across Australia but also in markets such as North America the UK Africa and the Middle East. We are assisting them in expanding an already successful division by connecting them to a Commercial Leader and Manager as the business continues to expand its footprint in New South Wales.

IBG is a majority Indigenous-owned recruitment business registered with Supply Nation specialising in civil engineering infrastructure construction and major projects. We partner closely with contractors engineering consultancies and delivery organisations to place high-quality technically capable professionals.

Our approach is relationship-led commercially grounded and through our personal engineering industry work built on a practical understanding of how projects run not transactional recruitment. IBG operates nationally with a strong focus on NSW QLD and Victoria.

The Opportunity

This is a senior commercial leadership role responsible for leading the commercial function across a business unit delivering major infrastructure and energy projects.

As the Business Unit Commercial Lead you will provide strategic oversight of commercial performance governance and risk across a portfolio of work.

You will ensure financial contractual and commercial outcomes are managed effectively aligned with client requirements and supportive of long-term business objectives.

The role plays a key part in setting commercial frameworks supporting project teams and partnering with senior leaders to drive consistent high-quality commercial outcomes.

About the Employer

The employer is an Australian-headquartered engineering and construction business delivering multidisciplinary mechanical and electrical solutions across the full project lifecycle.

With operations in Australia and international experience the organisation works across transport infrastructure oil and gas resources and minerals renewables transmission and distribution water and defence sectors. The business is recognised for its integrated delivery capability technical expertise and commitment to safety quality and innovation.

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established engineering business with a strong infrastructure and energy portfolio.
• Take on a senior commercial leadership role with influence across a growing business unit.
• Work alongside experienced leaders and project teams on complex high-value work.
• Be part of an organisation with both national strength and international capability.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership and Governance

• Provide commercial leadership across the business unit setting standards frameworks and governance to support consistent delivery.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape commercial strategy and support business planning.
• Provide oversight and guidance to project commercial teams across multiple projects.

Contract and Risk Management

• Oversee contract administration strategies for head contracts and major subcontract packages.
• Provide high-level commercial advice and contract interpretation to project and leadership teams.
• Guide the management of variations claims disputes and commercial risk.

Financial Oversight and Performance

• Oversee commercial forecasting cash flow and cost to complete across the portfolio.
• Review and challenge varied project commercial performance and risk positions.
• Support accurate and timely reporting to senior leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong internal relationships across delivery finance and executive teams.
• Support effective engagement with clients partners and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to a collaborative high-performance commercial culture.

About You

• Proven experience in a senior commercial leadership role within infrastructure construction or energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of commercial governance contract management and financial oversight across multiple projects.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and commercial judgement.