Commercial Manager

Turner & Townsend; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to support high-value infrastructure delivery. The role involves cost management, collaboration with various stakeholders, and advancing project performance insights. Ideal candidates will have a background in commercial management or procurement, strong financial awareness, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers an opportunity to expand technical capabilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or procurement within infrastructure.
• Familiarity with infrastructure contracts (e.g., NEC).
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost and performance management across major infrastructure programmes.
• Collaborate with planners and client stakeholders to ensure financial transparency.
• Support the wider consultancy team in delivering high-quality client insights.

Skills

Commercial management

Strong financial awareness

Data-driven decision-making

Proficiency in Excel

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Engagement with stakeholders

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. We partner to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes, turning challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with partners holding a significant minority interest. Visit our website at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing consultancy. This role provides a unique opportunity for a professional with a commercial background to broaden technical expertise across programme performance and cost control. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting high-value infrastructure delivery and developing advanced skills in programme performance and controls. The role is ideal for someone with a procurement, contract management, or client-side delivery background who is ready to evolve into 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

We are looking for someone with a strong foundation in commercial delivery and a passion for continuous learning. The ideal candidate will bring:

• 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

• 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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

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