Join Us in Shaping the Future of Renewable Energy at OCU in Australia.

OCU is a global infrastructure and energy services business with more than 5,000 people delivering projects that power communities and support the energy transition. Our Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) operations are growing rapidly, creating opportunities to strengthen the capability that supports our people and our continued success.

We are on the lookout for a agile and experienced Commercial General Manager to lead our team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial/Cost Administrators across a portfolio of major renewable and infrastructure energy projects ANZ. If you are commercially astute, with a financial background, client-facing, and possess the ability to balance contractual compliance with pragmatic decision-making, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As the Commercial General Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing comprehensive commercial strategies aimed at maximizing revenue, profitability, and market share across both non-regulated and regulated energy projects. Your leadership will be crucial in driving commercial excellence throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the commercial strategy from bid to final account on major renewable energy projects, driving commercial process rigour and consistency across all stages.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing commercial team, driving them towards achieving performance targets.
- Foster a culture of commercial awareness within operational teams through effective coaching and training.
- Oversee and ensure the competitiveness and profitability of our pricing strategies.
- Negotiate high-value and complex contracts and claims, ensuring optimal risk allocation and commercial outcomes.




- Serve as the senior escalation point for complex contractual issues, navigating challenges with strategic insight.
- Develop and implement strategies for dispute avoidance and resolution.
- Develop and implement a process for project reviews and risk registers to proactively identify and manage commercial risk.
- Analyse commercial performance metrics and drive corrective actions in collaboration with finance.

Who You Are

- Holder of a degree in quantity surveying, construction management, business administration, or a related field.
- Experienced in commercial management within the energy or renewables sector, with a proven track record.
- A natural leader who can inspire and motivate teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
- A strategic thinker with exceptional negotiation skills and experience in managing complex agreements.
- Familiar with NEC, FIDIC, and JCT contracts, with hands-on experience in administering complex contractual mechanisms.
- Adept at cultivating commercial talent and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that will drive commercial success in renewable energy projects within Australia, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits to joining OCU

At OCU, we believe meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the thinking behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to making sure you feel supported, developed and valued, not just in the role you start in, but across the career you build with us.

We're growing quickly across Australia and New Zealand, and that growth creates real opportunity to progress, expand your experience and shape your career while delivering some of the region's most significant infrastructure and energy projects.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Hayley Hufton at [email protected]

📌 Commercial General Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 OCU
📍 Brisbane