Acciona

Commercial Manager

Sydney Full time

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

About the Project

ACCIONA delivers major substation works, transmission line corridors and supporting civil assets. Teams work across complex multi‑disciplinary environments with clients and suppliers to deliver critical electricity infrastructure. The portfolio includes high value projects that require strong commercial leadership and alignment with long term business goals.

About the Opportunity

The Commercial Manager shapes commercial strategy for major substation and transmission line projects and advises the Head of Project Development. The role guides complex negotiations, assesses risk, develops commercial models and supports senior leaders with commercial insight. It strengthens governance, improves commercial systems and influences decisions that affect project performance.

What are the key accountabilities for the position?

  • Lead commercial strategy for major bids and complex projects across the National Transmission space
  • Shape procurement models and contract structures for complex delivery
  • Assess and mitigate commercial, legal and supply chain risk
  • Lead negotiation planning for high value technical contracts
  • Strengthen governance and support approvals for major commitments
  • Analyse commercial data to guide strategic decisions
  • Build senior partnerships with clients, legal teams and suppliers

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Degree in law, commerce or engineering
  • 10+ years commercial leadership
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Experience with major infrastructure
  • Confident stakeholder engagement

What we offer

You will influence senior commercial decisions and support complex substation and transmission line delivery. You will work with experienced commercial, legal and project leaders who manage challenging interfaces and high value outcomes. The role suits someone who thrives in environments where commercial strategy directly shapes long term project success.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.