Senior Energy Contracting & Procurement Leader

Turner-; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend invites applications for a Principal Contracting & Procurement Manager to lead contracting and procurement across major energy transition programmes. Based in Aberdeen, you will drive strategy, steer high-value contracts, and maximise value through effective supplier and contractor management.

You will provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensure risk is managed, and mentor teams while adhering to UK procurement regulations and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Contracting, Procurement, Commercial, or Supply Chain Management within Energy, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Renewables, or Energy Transition sectors.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering contracting and procurement strategies for major capital projects.
• Experience managing high-value contracts throughout the full lifecycle, from tendering and award through to execution and close-out.
• Understanding of UK procurement regulations and commercial governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of contracting and procurement strategies.
• Act as the commercial and contractual subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on procurement approaches, contract models, and market trends.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, evaluation, and contract award.
• Draft, negotiate, and administer high-value contracts, ensuring commercial risks are effectively managed.
• Lead contract management activities, including variations, claims, disputes, and change control processes.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and delivery requirements.
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, and supply chain risks while driving value optimisation opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Drive governance, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement across contracting and procurement activities.
• Mentor and support colleagues, promoting commercial best practice and contributing to the successful delivery of strategic business objectives.

Skills

Contracting

Procurement

Commercial management

Supply chain management

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

LOGIC contracts

Job description

Turner & Townsend invites applications for a Principal Contracting & Procurement Manager to lead contracting and procurement across major energy transition programmes. Based in Aberdeen, you will drive strategy, steer high-value contracts, and maximise value through effective supplier and contractor management.

You will provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensure risk is managed, and mentor teams while adhering to UK procurement regulations and governance frameworks.