Commercial Manager

Turner & Townsend; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager in the East Midlands. This role involves managing cost and performance across infrastructure projects, translating commercial insights into actionable strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial management or quantity surveying and a degree in a related field. Opportunities for professional development and working in a diverse environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or procurement.
• Strong financial awareness and interest in data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with infrastructure contracts (e.g., NEC).
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost and performance management.
• Translate commercial insights into actionable strategies.
• Collaborate with planners and client stakeholders.
• Build capability in project controls tools.
• Support the consultancy team with data-driven insights.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Procurement

Data-driven decision making

Excel proficiency

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering

Job description

Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing consultancy. This is a unique opportunity for a professional with a commercial background to broaden their technical expertise across programme performance and cost control.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting high-value infrastructure delivery and developing advanced skills in programme performance and controls. This role is ideal for someone with a background in procurement, contract management, or client-side delivery who is ready to evolve their career in a more strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost and performance management across major infrastructure programmes
• Translate commercial insights into actionable cost control strategies
• Collaborate with planners, commercial teams, and client stakeholders to ensure financial transparency
• Build capability in project controls tools, systems, and methodologies
• Support the wider consultancy team in delivering high-quality, data-driven insights to clients

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or procurement within infrastructure
• Strong financial awareness and interest in data-driven decision-making, including tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Familiarity with infrastructure contracts (e.g., NEC)
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively
• A collaborative mindset with a desire to expand technical capabilities
• Experience working in a team environment and managing variable workloads
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and client representatives
• A sense of professional curiosity and a drive to improve project outcomes through better insight and control

Additional qualifications include:

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional membership (e.g., MRICS) is desirable but not essential

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

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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