Commercial Lead
BH-344124
Posted: 17/08/2026
- Base salary + super + allowance
- Australia Western Australia West Perth
- Permanent
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Mining
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to support the delivery of a large-scale project. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will lead procurement, commercial and contract management activities across a range of project work packages.
This is a senior position responsible for driving commercial outcomes, managing contract risk, supporting procurement activities and ensuring successful project delivery.
Benefits
About You
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lead to support the delivery of a large-scale project. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will lead procurement, commercial and contract management activities across a range of project work packages.
This is a senior position responsible for driving commercial outcomes, managing contract risk, supporting procurement activities and ensuring successful project delivery.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to contribute to a significant capital project
- Exposure to a globally recognised resources business at the forefront of the energy transition industry
- Work alongside industry-leading professionals on high-profile projects
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies
- Lead tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award processes
- Manage contracts from award through to completion
- Provide commercial and contractual advice to project stakeholders
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities
- Manage contract variations, claims and contractor performance
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders
- Prepare commercial reports and governance documentation
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures
About You
- Experience in commercial, contracts or procurement roles within project-based environments
- Strong contract management and negotiation skills
- Experience managing procurement and tendering processes
- Knowledge of commercial risk management and contract administration
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded
- Experience supporting major projects within the resources, infrastructure, construction or industrial sectors will be advantageous
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.