Shadbolt Group is seeking an experienced Commercial & Contracts Lead.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to drive and support all Commercial and Contractual outcomes for Shadbolt Group’s Engineering, Fabrication, Construction and Infrastructure Projects.

Working across all levels of the Business, the role is responsible for Contract Development and Administration, Variations and Claims, Project Revenue, Cost and Margin Monitoring, Tender Submissions, Legal Direction (supported by an external specialist where necessary) and Commercial Reporting.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a Project/Commercially-minded Professional with Construction Industry experience to fully utilise their Commercial Management capability whilst meaningfully contributing to Business and Project Performance, Cost Control and Risk Management.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Contract Administration
- Variations and Claims
- Project Cost Control and Commercial Reporting
- Tender and Procurement Support
- Commercial Coordination and Stakeholder Support
- Compliance and Governance

To be successful, you will have:

- Relevant qualifications in Legal, Commerce, Business, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.




- Approximately 5 years’ experience in Commercial and/or Contract Administration, or a similar role within construction, engineering, fabrication or infrastructure.

- Experience supporting project budgets, contract documentation, variations, claims and tender submissions.
- An understanding of construction project delivery, subcontractors and project cost control.
- Exposure to Australian Standard contracts or bespoke construction contracts is desirable.
- Experience in Defence, energy, infrastructure or industrial projects will be highly regarded.
- Candidates with strong construction project administration experience who are ready to progress into a commercial management role will also be considered.

We offer

- Permanent full-time employment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Opportunity to work on major Defence programs
- Strong leadership and career development opportunities
- The prospect to lead and grow high-performing project teams
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- The opportunity to contribute to the growth of an Australian Defence industry business.

Apply now Shadbolt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

📌 Commercial & Contracts Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Shadbolt Group
📍 Melbourne