Commercial / Contract Manager – Defence (NEC/JCT)

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commercial/Contract Manager in the Defence sector. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your extensive experience in contract management and procurement within a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for providing expert advice on NEC and JCT frameworks, managing contracts, and liaising with diverse stakeholders. As part of a growing team, you will play a crucial role in delivering better outcomes for clients while fostering your professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in the Defence sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in procurement within defence, construction, or infrastructure.
• Extensive experience in Contract Management and placement in competitive markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide NEC/JCT contract frameworks advice to Defence clients.
• Manage contracts, including change control and performance monitoring.

Skills

Contract Management

Procurement

NEC3/NEC4 Frameworks

JCT Frameworks

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

Degree in Commercial Management

Professional Qualification (CIPS)

Job description

Commercial / Contract Manager – Defence (NEC/JCT)

• Full-time
• Department: Defence

At Turner & Townsend we are 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.

We are currently seeking skilled Commercial and Contract Managers interested in working within the UK Defence Sector to be part of our growing Defence Team.

About you:

We are looking for experienced and passionate individuals who have a positive outlook and are seeking development opportunities for their career both personally and professionally. You will have extensive and varied commercial and contract management experience built from a career in the Defence Sector (or a similar, relevant and regulated sector).

Job Objectives:

1. Providing specialist New Engineering Contract (NEC3/NEC4) and/or Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract frameworks advice to public and private sector Defence clients.
2. Management of NEC3/NEC4/JCT contracts, conducting background research, data collection, and benchmarking.
3. Developing and implementing effective NEC contract management processes throughout the project.
4. Monitoring, documenting, and reporting upon contract progress and performance indicators specific to NEC/JCT contract frameworks.
5. Change control management in line with NEC/JCT contract framework requirements, including tracking and documenting changes.
6. Preparing written communication materials and formal reports, with a focus on NEC/JCT contract administration.
7. Liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and designers within the NEC/JCT contract structure.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Proven track record in procurement within defence, construction, or infrastructure industries.
2. Extensive experience of Procurement, Contract Management, and/or Contract Placement in sole source and competitive markets.
3. In-depth knowledge and experience of NEC3/NEC4 and/or JCT contract frameworks.
4. A background in UK Government procurement processes, such as Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDC) and Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR).
5. A Degree (or other professional qualification) in Commercial Management, Business, Law, Project Management, or a similar relevant discipline.
6. Holds or is working towards a formal professional qualification such as CIPS.
7. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Please note that you must be a sole British Citizen to apply for this role with us and reside in the UK.

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.