Selling points (Seek’s three bullets)

- Senior commercial role in a growing, owner-led civil contractor

- Tier 1 & 2 client base on major infrastructure projects

- Narellan office: no CBD commute, direct line to the Director

About Kilcomer Group

Kilcomer Group is a privately owned construction and labour hire business based in Camden/Narellan. We work as a specialist subcontractor to tier 1 and tier 2 head contractors including Acciona, CPB,Seymour Whyte and McConnell Dowell, delivering civil, structural and specialist works on bridges, dams, water infrastructure and major projects across NSW, ACT, QLD and SA. We’re a hands-on team that moves fast, and we’re growing.

The role

Reporting directly to the Director, you’ll own the commercial side of the business, from tender to final account. You’ll protect margin, manage contractual risk, and put commercial systems in place as we scale.

Key responsibilities

- Review and negotiate head contracts and subcontracts (AS4000, AS2124 and bespoke tier 1 terms), and advise on risk, insurances and security

- Prepare and submit progress claims, variations, extension of time claims and notices on time

- Manage cost reporting, forecasting and cost-to-complete across all live projects

- Support estimating and tendering: pricing review, commercial assumptions, qualifications and tender submissions

- Lead commercial negotiations and dispute resolution with clients, suppliers and subcontractors

- Manage procurement,



purchase orders and supplier and subcontractor agreements

- Look after payment terms, cash flow and Security of Payment Act processes

- Improve commercial systems, reporting and templates across the business

- Mentor and supervise junior commercial and contract administration staff as the team grows

About you

- 5+ years in a commercial, contracts or quantity surveying role in civil or infrastructure construction (subcontractor experience highly regarded)

- Strong working knowledge of Australian standard contracts and the Security of Payment legislation

- Proven record of recovering variations and protecting margin

- Comfortable on site as well as in the office, and able to work with project teams and site crews

- Confident negotiator who can hold the line with tier 1 clients

- Strong Excel skills; experience with construction software (e.g. Dashpivot or similar) is a plus

- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or similar preferred

- Current driver’s licence

What’s on offer

- $180k–$220k + super, depending on experience

- Direct influence on how the business is run: no layers of management

- Varied, technically interesting projects with Australia’s leading contractors

- Long-term growth opportunities as the business expands

- Office in Narellan, a short commute for South West Sydney, Macarthur and Southern Highlands residents

📌 Commerical Manager (Narellan)
🏢 KILCOMER GROUP
📍 Narellan