Job DescriptionOverview: Our client is a globally recognised international infrastructure and environmental services organisation delivering major engineering, water, and industrial infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally.
As part of continued growth across its major projects and engineering division, the business is seeking to appoint a Commercial Director to lead the commercial and contractual function across its operations in Sydney, wider Australia, and potentially New Zealand.
This is a senior leadership role, responsible for setting and driving commercial strategy across a portfolio of complex design and construction programmes.
The position will play a critical role in ensuring robust commercial governance, effective risk management, and the protection and optimisation of the organisation's commercial position across the full project lifecycle.
The role offers the opportunity to operate at both a strategic and operational level, influencing senior stakeholders while leading and developing high-performing commercial and contract management teams within a technically complex engineering workplace.
Job Description: The Commercial Director will take overall responsibility for the commercial performance and contractual integrity of major infrastructure projects across the region.
Working closely with executive leadership, project directors, engineering teams, and legal functions, the role will lead both pre-contract strategy and post-contract delivery, ensuring alignment between commercial objectives and project execution.
This position will act as a key advisor to senior leadership, driving commercial best practice, strengthening governance frameworks, and supporting the successful delivery of major programmes across water and infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities: Lead the commercial and contractual strategy across a portfolio of major infrastructure projectsProvide executive-level guidance on commercial risk, opportunity,



and overall project performanceOversee pre-contract activities including tender strategy, contract negotiation, and commercial structuring of major bidsLead the negotiation of complex client contracts, joint ventures, and key subcontract agreementsEstablish and implement robust commercial governance, controls, and reporting frameworksDrive effective post-contract commercial management, including cost control, change management, and contract administrationOversee claims strategy, including preparation, defence, and resolution of complex claims and disputesProvide leadership in dispute avoidance and resolution, including engagement with senior stakeholders and external advisorsEnsure effective management of contractual obligations and compliance across all projectsIdentify and maximise commercial opportunities, including variations, efficiencies, and value engineering initiativesLead, mentor, and develop commercial and contract management teams, building capability and succession within the businessAct as a key interface with executive leadership, providing strategic insight into commercial performance and risk exposureSupport business growth through input into new market opportunities, partnerships, and major project pursuits Profile Required: Degree-qualified in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related disciplineExtensive experience in commercial leadership roles within major infrastructure, utilities, or engineering projectsProven track record in managing commercial functions across large, complex design & construction programmesStrong expertise in contract law, commercial strategy,



and risk management within EPC / D&C; environmentsDemonstrated experience in leading high-value contract negotiations and managing major claims and disputesStrong leadership capability with experience managing and developing commercial teamsExcellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board levelHighly strategic mindset combined with strong operational delivery capabilityProfessional memberships (RICS, CIArb, etc.) or postgraduate qualifications in construction law or similar are advantageousExperience within water infrastructure or environmental services is highly desirable What Sets This Opportunity Apart: Senior leadership role within a globally recognised infrastructure organisationOpportunity to shape and lead the commercial function across major projects in AustraliaExposure to large-scale, technically complex water and environmental infrastructure programmesStrategic influence at executive level, with direct impact on business performance and growthLong-term career progression within a high-growth international platform Who Are We?
Anzurra is a specialist recruitment, executive search, and talent advisory firm focused on Commercial, Contract Management, Claims, Disputes, Legal, and Advisory talent across the global construction, infrastructure, and energy markets.
We work as an embedded partner to ambitious organisations, supporting them not only to hire exceptional people, but to build, structure, and scale high-performing teams.
With offices in London and Copenhagen and an international client base, we provide retained, in-house, and flexible recruitment solutions that go far beyond transactional hiring.
Our work sits at the intersection of projects, contracts, risk, and people – supporting contractors, consultancies, developers, law firms, and expert practices to secure the specialist talent that protects projects and drives performance.

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