Contract Manager – Major Programmes (Hybrid, Travel)

Turner & Townsend; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract management across high‑value programmes, ensuring governance, risk and performance management are embedded. The role supports the Programme Advisory service line with strategic commercial advice to clients and internal teams.

You will also help shape contracting strategies, oversee supplier performance and contribute to business development while travelling nationally and internationally as needed. Hybrid working is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong background in contract management within major projects and programmes.
• Understanding of commercial strategy and contract law principles.
• Proven experience in negotiation, contract drafting, and risk management.
• Experience in multi-vendor contract environments and performance management.
• High level of contract and commercial acumen with strong financial and analytical skills.
• Experience with NEC and JCT contract forms and delivery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage contract management on major projects or programmes.
• Lead contract governance reviews including variations, extensions, change control and dispute management.
• Provide strategic project and commercial advice to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Produce clear commercial analysis to support decision‑making.
• Manage client relationships and related outputs and deliverables.
• Oversee contract performance management including KPIs, SLAs, service credits, escalation protocols and risk mitigation.
• Support procurement, transformation, supplier relationship management and claims teams with contract advice.

Skills

Contract strategy

Client relationships

Communication skills

Contract law

Contract management

Multi-vendor contracts

Commercial acumen

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Risk management

Tools

CEMAR

Sypro

Asite

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract management across high‑value programmes, ensuring governance, risk and performance management are embedded. The role supports the Programme Advisory service line with strategic commercial advice to clients and internal teams.

You will also help shape contracting strategies, oversee supplier performance and contribute to business development while travelling nationally and internationally as needed. Hybrid working is encouraged.