Commercial Manager

Company Description

At WT, we empower our clients to grow, inspiring confidence through our independent cost management and advisory services. Operating for 75 years, our expertise spans the building, construction, and infrastructure sectors.

We support our clients with an award-winning team of specialists in portfolio and program advisory, quantity surveying and cost management, commercial and financial advisory, carbon and sustainability, and asset and facilities management.

With a global footprint covering Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India, Middle East, North America, Africa, the UK and Europe, our clients can tap into the collective thinking of over 2,000 of the best people in the industry, operating from over 70 offices.

Position Overview

With a proven track record in delivering major Aviation projects nationally, WT delivers innovative, data-driven solutions that support the growth and transformation of this critical sector.

As part of this growth, the WT Sydney office continues to expand with high-profile new engagements landing and with existing major projects underway and more in the pipeline, we’re on the lookout for an expert in the Aviation sector to join the growing team, in either a Sector Lead or Commercial Manager role.

Ideally, we're seeking candidates experienced in Aviation or similar project environments, skilled in delivering complex expansion and refurbishment projects in a live operational site, across large-scale program of works.

This role will oversee the management of strategic guidance, procurement strategies and commercial management to ensure projects are financially sound and aligned with long-term operational goals.

Key responsibilities and management of:

• Liaising with clients, architects and main contractors
• Identifying and facilitating new business opportunities
• Master-plan and feasibility budgets
• Cost checking of developing design
• Value engineering
• Tender evaluations and analysis
• Contract negotiations
• Cash flow projects
• Procurement
• Cost reporting
• Evaluation of variations
• Final account reporting
• Investment analysis
• Formulating and implementing benchmarking processes to improve the consistency, accuracy and time to prepare cost models and plans

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in any of the following areas: Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience working with and supporting Directors
• Highly motivated with a passion for delivering excellence to clients
• Excellent communication skills
• RICS / AIQS accredited candidates will be highly regarded
• Proficient in the use of Cost X
• A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from conception, through to completion and post-project review

Why join WT?

At WT, you’ll be part of an independently owned international cost consultancy at the forefront of Australia's major construction and infrastructure projects. Join a market-leading team where your expertise is valued and your growth is a priority.

For the right candidate, WT will assist with fully sponsored visa's and provide assistance with relocation.

Along with a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bi-annual bonus scheme – performance bonuses twice a year.
• Paid professional membership- support in gaining and membership costs for RICS or AIQS
• Wellbeing days – extra time to focus on your health and community.
• Balanced way of working – flexibility to work where and how you work best.
• Award-winning offices – modern, activity-based spaces in prime locations with stunning views.

WT is dedicated to identifying exceptional talent that aligns with our values and behaviors. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce through our talent practices.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including but not limited to differences in age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, education, professional skills, life experiences, and socio-economic status. Inclusion sets us all up for success.

If you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience and career aspirations, please apply.