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About the Role

HKA is a leading infrastructure project, strategy, commercial advisory and dispute resolution company. We provide advisory and transformation services to major infrastructure clients and large asset businesses to help them achieve their goals through strategic and operational excellence. Our Advisory team is an agile group that works with clients to set up their portfolios, programmes and projects for success. We thrive on supporting clients with their most complex challenges and opportunities that are varied and interesting. We have a compelling track record of providing practical, pragmatic solutions and partnering with our clients to implement strategic change.

Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of complex commercial and contract management engagements, applying technical expertise, sector insight, and commercial acumen to optimise outcomes for clients.
Provide strategic commercial guidance to clients across major infrastructure portfolios, programs, and projects, supporting informed decision-making at senior levels.
Oversee commercial assessments, contract negotiations, and administration, including the effective management of claims, disputes, and contract variations.
Review and evaluate commercial submissions and upstream/downstream contracts, identifying key risks and implementing robust mitigation strategies.
Manage commercial and contract activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client objectives and adherence to contractual and governance requirements.
Collaborate across HKA’s service lines, integrating Commercial & Contracts expertise with all disciplines to deliver cohesive, high-value client solutions.
Support the development of integrated client propositions and multidisciplinary engagements, contributing to differentiated go-to-market offerings.
Drive business development and client origination, contributing to the growth of a sustainable pipeline through existing relationships, market engagement, and targeted pursuits.
Build and maintain trusted client relationships, supporting account growth and identifying opportunities for cross-service collaboration.
Support the development and mentoring of team members, helping to build capability and strengthen the Commercial & Contracts offering.
Contribute to practice development initiatives, including methodologies, tools, and thought leadership, to enhance service delivery and market positioning.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in commercial and contract management, with strong post-contract delivery expertise, including management of upstream and downstream risks.
Experience supporting front-end tendering and early project phases is highly desirable.
Background within professional services, Tier 1 contractors, or major infrastructure/project environments.
Experience across utilities, transport, energy, or renewable energy sectors.
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive pragmatic, outcome-focused solutions.
Solid understanding of contract law, contract administration, and standard contract frameworks (e.g. NEC experience advantageous).
Demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams, with the ability to mentor and guide junior professionals.
Proven capability in business development and client origination, including contributing to pipeline development, supporting proposal efforts, and winning work.
Established industry network and client relationships, with the ability to leverage these to support growth objectives.
Experience working within integrated, multidisciplinary environments, collaborating across multidisciplinary services to deliver end-to-end client value.
Demonstrated expertise in claims management, including preparation, assessment, negotiation, and resolution of claims.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Experience collaborating with cost management and forecasting teams to support both strategic and operational outcomes.

Skills

Commercial acumen
Contract management
Contract negotiation
Contract administration
Claims management
Dispute resolution
Business development
Client relationship management
Team leadership
Mentoring
Stakeholder management
Communication

Location

Sydney
Brisbane

Work Type

Flexible working pattern
Flexible remote working

Experience Level

10+ years’ experience in commercial and contract management
Senior level

Benefits

Inclusive and collaborative culture
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

About the Company

HKA is a leading infrastructure project, strategy, commercial advisory and dispute resolution company.
We provide advisory and transformation services to major infrastructure clients and large asset businesses to help them achieve their goals through strategic and operational excellence.
Our Advisory team is an agile group that works with clients to set up their portfolios, programmes and projects for success.
We thrive on supporting clients with their most complex challenges and opportunities that are varied and interesting.
We have a compelling track record of providing practical, pragmatic solutions and partnering with our clients to implement strategic change.
The opportunity to work on high-profile projects across diverse sectors including energy, renewable energy and infrastructure.
The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team and be part of driving the future success and development of our global business.
The ability to leverage HKA’s strong brand in the construction space and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

Equal Opportunity

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees.
We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.
All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.