Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy, contract management, programme controls, budgeting, and risk management for a major national infrastructure programme. This senior role will provide high-level commercial leadership across all phases of the project lifecycle, supporting successful delivery of a complex, multiyear capital investment programme. You will oversee commercial governance, guide procurement and contract strategy, and ensure robust financial, schedule, and risk performance. You will lead a multidisciplinary team — including cost, planning and project controls specialists — while working closely with client stakeholders, delivery partners, and industry collaborators.
Commercial Leadership:
- Lead all commercial and contractual activities across assigned programme workstreams.
- Develop contract strategies, oversee tendering and negotiations, and ensure alignment with client governance requirements.
- Manage cost planning, forecasting, benchmarking, performance reporting, and change control.
- Ensure strong commercial stewardship across the full lifecycle of the programme.
Programme & Project Controls:
- Oversee the development and maintenance of the Master Programme and capital budgets.
- Monitor schedule performance, risk exposure, earned value, and commercial progress.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the client and governance bodies. Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead and mentor team members including cost managers, planners, and project controls professionals.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across project teams and interfaces.
- Support capability development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Governance & Compliance:
- Ensure full compliance with client governance frameworks, public procurement requirements, and corporate procedures.
- Maintain high quality documentation and audit-ready records across all commercial, contractual, and programme control functions.
- Support business case development, assurance processes, and stakeholder engagement.