Commercial Manager (Pre-Contract QS / Procurement)
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Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is strongly positioned across the Infrastructure sector, operating as delivery partner to many public sector, Transport and Utility clients, with exciting roles on some of the UK's most significant and impactful projects.
As Turner & Townsend Pre-Contract Commercial Specialists we assist our clients successful project delivery with best practices and robust commercial knowledge across all aspects of procurement and construction contracting, such as:
- Business commercial strategy
- Procurement strategy (project contracting)
- Procurement management
- Contract documentation and preparation
- Tender analysis and negotiation
- Contract management (change, payment, risk)
- Commercial assurance and governance
We are looking for people with motivation for excellence, passion for problem-solving, strong emotional intelligence and appropriate construction-related procurement experience.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Articulate complex ideas and strategy, both orally and written
- Support critical business decision making alongside Client stakeholders and senior leadership
- Take ownership and deliver to challenging deadlines
- Balance conflicting priorities
- Manage stakeholders of all levels across multiple business units and third parties
- Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of themself and the wider Turner & Townsend mission and objectives
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Either MCIPS qualified (or working towards), or MRICS (or working towards), or MCIOB (or working towards)
- Degree qualified in related discipline
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Contract/Commercial Law
Experience
- Utilities Contract Regulations (UCR2016) or equivalent (PCR2015 / DSPCR2011)
- NEC suite of contracts (NEC4 preferred) - Engineering and Construction Contract, Professional Services Contract, Framework Contract
- Purchase to Pay and Contract Management systems (e.g. SAP Ariba, Oracle, BRAVO, JAGGAER, CEMAR)
- Knowledge of procurement across a range of industries
- Stakeholder management experience
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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