Senior Commercial Manager

About the Role

Join HKA, a global consultancy renowned for expertise in claims and dispute resolution across asset-intensive industries including Energy, Water, Transport, Resources, and Data Centres. You'll engage with project owners, contractors, and infrastructure investors to ensure complex programs are delivered timely, within budget, and reliably.

This role encompasses involvement throughout the capital lifecycle — from strategic setup, commercial guidance, supply chain collaboration, to delivery assurance during project execution. You will leverage strategic recommendations, build capability, and provide hands-on support grounded in real-world project scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily project execution, applying commercial insight and technical know-how to optimize client outcomes.
• Offer strategic commercial advice to shape contract development, management, and successful delivery across major infrastructure portfolios, programs, and projects.
• Manage complex contract assessments, Deep Dives, negotiations, and oversee claims and contract variations.
• Evaluate Requests for Tender (RFT) and related contracts, identifying and mitigating risks effectively.
• Steer project, commercial, and contractual activities during construction phases, ensuring alignment with client goals and contract compliance.
• Drive improvements in project, program, and portfolio management capabilities by standardizing processes and enhancing performance.
• Support the Lead Commercial Manager and provide guidance and leadership to commercial team members.

Required Skills and Experience

• Over 10 years of experience post-contract commercial delivery, managing risks in upstream and downstream stages, including tender phase involvement, preferably within client, Tier 1 contractor, or similar environments.
• Background in water, energy, or renewable energy projects is highly preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and achieve results.
• Expertise in contract administration and frameworks; experience with NEC contracts is a plus.
• Desirable experience in claims and dispute resolution, including building, negotiating, and defending claims.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of navigating complex environments to drive positive results.
• Proven collaboration with cost and forecasting teams for strategic and operational planning.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to work on prominent projects across diverse sectors such as water, energy, renewable energy, and transport infrastructure.
• Access to a global expert network in a culture that fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Comprehensive learning and development programs including training and mentoring to enhance skills and leadership.
• Flexible work hours and remote working options to support work-life balance.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)

HKA is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace through a proactive ED&I committee geared toward continuous improvement. Employment decisions are merit-based and comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.

Additional Information

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Company Overview

HKA is a leading global consultancy specializing in risk mitigation and dispute resolution for capital projects and infrastructure, offering multidisciplinary expert services. Our advisory extends to economic impact studies in commercial and investment disputes and forensic accounting.