Commercial Manager ( Defence)

Turner & Townsend; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their Defence Team. In this role, you will provide specialist advice to Defence clients, lead sourcing activities, and manage contracts. Candidates should have a solid background in commercial management within regulated sectors and be prepared to obtain necessary security clearance. This position offers flexible working arrangements with extensive client interaction.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Commercial management within defence or regulated sectors.
• Experience in Procurement and Contract Management.
• Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 and/or JCT contract frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to public and private sector Defence clients.
• Lead sourcing activities and develop negotiation strategies.
• Manage contracts and prepare written communication materials.

Skills

Commercial management

Procurement

Contract Management

Supply chain management

Education

Degree in Commercial Management, Procurement, Business, Law, or similar

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Company Description

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. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 246 offices worldwide.

The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines. We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre‑contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M.

Important

Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

Job Description

We are currently seeking skilled Commercial Managers with a strong background in Procurement interested in working within the UK Defence Sector to be part of our growing Defence Team.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to some of the most exciting and interesting challenges that face the UK Defence Sector today, in both the public and private sector.

The role is a flexible working role, with 60% of your time working from a client site, near to one of our regional offices.

About you

We are looking for experienced and passionate professionals at all levels to join our organisation who have a positive outlook, are seeking development opportunities for their career both personally and professionally and have a solid foundation of technical understanding and experience.

As a candidate for this role, you will not only have extensive and varied commercial and contract management experience built from a career in the Defence Sector (or a similar, relevant and regulated sector), you will also want to be part of a high‑functioning team focused on delivering world‑class outcomes to our ever‑growing network of clients.

Job Objectives

• Providing specialist advice and guidance to public and private sector Defence clients.
• Support pre‑sourcing activities aligned to your specialism e.g. Market engagement, Business case development, exit and transition planning.
• Lead sourcing activities through to contract award e.g. Defining and implementing commercial strategies, Procurement strategy, Tendering and Evaluation.
• Develop Negotiation strategy and robust terms and conditions.
• Change control management in line contract framework requirements, including tracking and documenting changes, administering early warning provisions and negotiating contractual change.
• Post‑contract award activities, management of contracts, conducting background research, data collection, development/ownership of performance management/contract management plans and benchmarking.
• Developing and implementing effective contract management processes and systems.
• Development, monitoring, documenting, and reporting upon contract progress and performance indicators, with the ability to use contract management software.
• Preparing written communication materials and formal reports focused on contract administration.
• Liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and designers.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Commercial management with specialist knowledge in either procurement, supply chain management or quantity surveying within defence, or regulated sectors.
• Experience of Procurement, Contract Management, and/or Contract Placement (sourcing) sole source and competitive markets.
• Knowledge and experience of NEC3 / NEC4 and/or JCT contract frameworks.
• A background in UK Government procurement processes, such as Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDC), Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR) and Public Contract Regulations (PCR).
• A Degree (or other professional qualification) in Commercial Management, Procurement, Business, Law, Project Management, or a similar relevant discipline.
• Holds or is working towards a formal professional qualification such as CIPS.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Preferable hold SC status on application. Please note that you must be a sole British National to apply for this role with us and reside in the UK.
• Ability to travel to client site UK wide 2/3 days per week.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

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.

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

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.