Senior Contracts Commercial Manager (Pre & Post Contract) – Energy & Natural Resource

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Contracts Commercial Manager to join their Procurement & Commercial team in Choppington, England, United Kingdom. This role is crucial for supporting the delivery of significant portfolios by managing strategic procurement and contracting activities across major capital projects, ensuring value maximization and effective commercial risk management.

Turner & Townsend is a global programme manager with over 80 years of experience in delivering impactful projects. They partner with clients to plan, manage, and deliver complex projects, offering leadership, commercial expertise, and independent advice. Their work spans shaping resilient cities to advancing clean energy.

Join our award-winning Controls & Performance team and drive innovation in the energy and natural resource sector. Apply now to contribute to major capital projects and manage the full contract lifecycle.

Company Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global programme management company dedicated to helping clients deliver projects that shape how people live, work, and connect. With a focus on making a meaningful and lasting impact, they partner closely with clients to plan, manage, and deliver complex projects and portfolios. Their teams provide leadership, commercial expertise, and independent advice to unlock performance and protect investment.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: Bachelors-degree

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of procurement and contracting strategies.
• Contribute to end-to-end Contract Lifecycle Management activities.
• Prepare project contracting strategies, ITTs, tender documentation, and commercial evaluation criteria.
• Lead elements of competitive tender processes and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Assist with contract negotiations, commercial discussions, and contract administration.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with project teams, supply chain partners, and stakeholders.
• Draft and manage framework agreements and contract documentation.
• Review contractor and supplier submissions and ensure contractual obligations are administered.
• Monitor contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess and administer contract variations.
• Provide commercial and procurement support to project teams.
• Carry out data analysis, forecasting, commercial reporting, and record management.
• Prepare and maintain procurement plans and contract management documentation.
• Promote proactive governance by reporting commercial risks and performance updates.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in procurement, commercial management, contract management, or supply chain roles, preferably within the renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or construction sectors.
• Knowledge of onshore and offshore renewable energy projects and contracting models.
• Experience managing contracts through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of supplier sourcing, tender evaluations, procurement governance, and contract negotiation principles.
• Familiarity with standard forms of contract such as NEC, FIDIC, LOGIC, or equivalent.
• Experience preparing procurement strategies, tender documentation, and commercial evaluations.
• Understanding of contract compliance, supplier performance management, variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
• Experience contributing to project budgets, cost forecasting, and commercial reporting.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of HSE requirements, governance frameworks, and procurement best practice.
• Knowledge of market developments and supplier capabilities within the energy sector.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Law, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• A great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support for a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Opportunities to succeed both in work and life.
• Inclusive environment for all employees, celebrating diversity.