Commercial Lead

You'll be overseeing and managing all commercial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring financial control, profitability, and risk mitigation throughout project lifecycles.

This role is pivotal in aligning project delivery with business objectives, safeguarding commercial interests, and supporting sustainable growth. This includes contract administration, cost control, risk management, subcontractor engagement, tendering support, and ensuring commercial performance across all project phases.

What your day will look like

• Lead the commercial function across subdivision projects, ensuring alignment with project budgets, schedules, and profitability targets.
• Support the Estimating team with tender submissions, cost analysis, and construction programming.
• Oversee contract administration processes, including contract evaluation, negotiation, finalisation, and execution in liaison with clients and company legal council.
• Manage commercial risks and opportunities through proactive assessment of contractual obligations, scope changes, and variation claims.
• Support the development and ongoing management of project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reports; contribute to commercial performance reviews and risk assessments.
• Support the procurement, negotiation, and administration of subcontractor and supplier agreements in accordance with company policies and project timelines.
• Provide commercial oversight of project setup processes, including project securities, job folder establishment, and subcontractor onboarding.
• Support the preparation of monthly cost vs revenue reports, invoicing, and forecasting to ensure strong project financial control.
• Review and respond to client commercial queries and provide commercially sound advice to Project Managers and Senior Leadership.
• Lead or support the negotiation and resolution of disputes and claims, escalating to the Legal team where required.

Skillset needed

• Extensive knowledge of commercial and contract management within civil construction, particularly in land subdivision projects.
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g. AS2124, AS4000, NEC) and practical experience in contract law, interpretation, and negotiation.
• Advanced skills in cost planning, forecasting, budgeting, and commercial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage and negotiate variations, claims, extensions of time, and commercial disputes.
• Skilled in subcontractor procurement, engagement, and performance management.
• High level of proficiency in project financial systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel and financial tracking software.
• Working knowledge of risk management principles, and ability to identify and mitigate commercial risks across project lifecycles.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, subcontractors, and legal advisors.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, guide and support junior commercial staff.

Qualifications, Tickets and Licences

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce, Law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or commercial role within the civil construction industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial leadership role overseeing subdivision or infrastructure projects (Highly regarded).
• Current and valid C-Class Driver's Licence.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Why Join Wormall Civil?

• Exposure to a variety of civil projects across Perth and regional WA.
• Opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced project teams.
• Career development pathways with a growing company that invests in its people.
• Strong values-driven culture with a supportive team environment.

About the Company

Wormall Civil is a proudly Western Australian, family-owned civil construction company with over 40 years of experience. We specialise in land development and infrastructure works, delivering excellence in construction, project management, and client service across the Perth metropolitan and regional areas.

We are committed to our core values of being Safe, Agile, Responsible, Driven, and Authentic — values that form the foundation of everything we do and how we support our team.

Ready to build your future with Wormall Civil?

Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role. For any questions, contact our HR team at humanresources@wormallgroup.com.au

Wormall Group is a Western Australian owned and operated business, boasting a team of over 500 talented individuals spread across Australia. Our dedicated workforce supports a diverse range of ventures including Smartstream Technology, West Coast Block Supply, Beaufox Industries, and Caves Road Sand Supplies. More recently we've expanded into the US through a strategic partnership with Quickstream Solutions. Over the past four decades, our civil engineering and manufacturing enterprises have experienced remarkable growth. However, the next five years are set to be our most transformative yet. With burgeoning operations and exciting new projects on the horizon, there's never been a better time to join us and become a part of our future success story.