Full-Time

Commercial Advisor

Posted on 9/12/2025

Deadline 10/6/25
GHD

GHD

201-500 employees

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

No salary listed

Sydney NSW, Australia

Hybrid

Hybrid work environment.

Category
Consulting (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience as a Commercial Advisor, ideally within Engineering/Environmental Consulting
  • Strong commercial and legal acumen in the professional services and/or construction contracting industry including in respect of negotiating successful outcomes
  • High level of understanding of the commercial frameworks and drivers of construction contractors, government, quasi-government and private-sector clients
  • Proven experience in pre-contract management, with experience across projects in Transport, Energy, Water and/or Property & Buildings ideal
  • Strong technical aptitude facilitating understanding of scope documents
  • Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated negotiation, stakeholder management and risk management skills
Responsibilities
  • Participate in major and/or complex contract negotiations
  • Review and negotiating MOUs, Tender Services Agreements and Consulting Service Agreements for design and construction projects
  • Review and negotiate Professional Services Agreements with Government and private clients
  • Negotiating Teaming Agreements, MOUs, Joint Venture Agreements and Sub-consultancy Agreements with design partners
  • Establishing commercial structures to enable and support project success
  • Developing, monitoring and executing Contract Management Plans for large, complex or elevated risk projects
  • Complex claims management and negotiations
  • Supporting project teams in payment claim preparation including under SOPA
  • Bringing all stakeholders to the table to negotiate successful outcomes that are within GHD’s risk appetite

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHD expands U.S. presence with Orlando EDO hub targeting 200 engineers by 2025.
  • Partnership with Esri enhances GIS capabilities for digital engineering projects.
  • Involvement in Borumba $14.2B pumped hydro project starts construction in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Queensland Government terminated ECRi funding post-July 2017 pilot phase.
  • Arup diverts contracts via superior global networks in 12-24 months.
  • METS Ignited's $100M funding eclipses ECRi, pulling clients in 6-12 months.

What makes GHD unique

  • ECRi Hub connects entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses for commercialization in engineering sectors.
  • GHD provides specialized mentoring using deep technical and market knowledge to startups.
  • Hub collaborates with Queensland Government to bridge innovation gaps in resources industries.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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