Commercial and Regulatory Director

Job description

Your new company
A major infrastructure organisation delivering nationally significant energy and utility projects is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join the team on a long-term contract basis. Working across complex, high-value programmes, you will play a key role in managing commercial outcomes, contract performance and stakeholder relationships on projects valued in the billions.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team working on complex infrastructure projects with long-term project certainty and significant executive exposure.

Your new role
Reporting to senior project leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing the commercial management function across major infrastructure works and ensuring commercial risks are identified and managed proactively.

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Managing bespoke contract arrangements and complex commercial frameworks
  • Leading contract administration, claims management and dispute resolution activities
  • Working closely with project teams, contractors and key external stakeholders
  • Identifying commercial risks and implementing corrective actions before issues escalate
  • Supporting commercial strategy, governance and executive reporting requirements
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships across project partners and network stakeholders
  • Ensuring commercial processes, controls and approvals are robust and consistently applied
  • Leading and mentoring a sizeable commercial team while supporting future team growth
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
  • Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in major infrastructure or mega-project environments
  • Experience working on projects valued at $5 billion or greater
  • Strong knowledge of bespoke contract models and non-standard commercial arrangements
  • Demonstrated experience managing claims, disputes and complex contractual issues
  • Previous exposure to Tier 1 contractors and large infrastructure delivery programmes
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • The ability to operate effectively within complex regulatory and governance environments
  • A systems and process-focused approach with strong attention to detail
What you'll get in return
  • 12-month contract with strong likelihood of ongoing extensions through to 2029
  • Attractive daily rate package
  • Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure programmes
  • Senior leadership exposure and involvement in high-level commercial decision-making
  • Established team environment with long-term project security
  • Predominantly office-based role with flexibility around project requirements
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now for a confidential discussion.


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 23 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Engineering
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: NSW - Western Sydney
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: NSW - Western Sydney