At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise 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 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Background:

Due to increased workload and securing of new clients within the Infrastructure, Real Estate and Natural Resources sectors, Turner & Townsend has a new opportunity for a Senior Consultant - Commercial to join our growing Contract Services division.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• work with and support the leading of an outstanding team of specialist consultants,
• advise major clients on large scale / flagship projects,
• challenge themselves in a market leading global business.

The wider team also includes specialists in procurement and contract strategy, claims management and dispute resolution services. The intention is to develop the right applicant within the Contract Services division, offering a distinct opportunity to rapidly progress their career within an entrepreneurial and expanding division.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking to recruit a talented Senior Consultant - Commercial who has the skills detailed below and feels their experience will support the commercial transformation of our clients’ programmes and organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity to support our world-renowned clients in developing, implementing, and optimising commercial and contract strategies on the largest major projects and programmes.

Our Contract Services division continues to grow significantly and possesses a strong track record of delivering complex procurement and commercial strategies from project inception through to contract award for public and private sector clients on major programmes both in the UK and internationally.

Duties:

• Development and implementation of innovative commercial and contract strategies aligned to our clients’ key outcomes
• Collaboration with the client’s stakeholders to manage the delivery of project deliverables and objectives.
• The provision of commercial support and decision making to clients to ensure delivery of their strategic objectives.
• Business development and marketing of procurement services provided by Turner & Townsend.
• Delivery of both team and wider business targets.
• Management of client relationships and related commission outputs and deliverables.

Skills:

In particular we are looking for an individual with strong experience and knowledge across the following:

• Development of incentivisation strategies and cost models to include pain/gain mechanisms
• Development of tender documentation, including pricing documents and commercial evaluation
• Creation of performance metrics such as KPIs aligned to project critical success factors
• Supporting in the drafting of contracts, with a commercial focus
• Ability to model and stress-test commercial solutions
• Management of tender processes through to contract award
• Regulated procurement experience
• Business generation including supporting with bid development

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Knowledge of various forms of construction contracts with particular focus on NEC3/4.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Has supported with the development of commercial strategies and tender preparation
• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships and work autonomously without supervision.
• Be able to manage client delivery work alongside contributing to Turner & Townsend internal initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable, with a determination to succeed.

Desirable:

• Preferably possess a degree related to quantity surveying or procurement and/or hold, working towards or willing to work towards MCIPS or MRICS.
• Hold SC or BPSS level of security clearance
• Be able to manage work/business development/career development activities

T&T is a leading global property consultancy, with around 3,000 employees in the UK and over 6,000 globally. We are a growing organisation with high ambitions and recently ranked number 1 in the Times PWC Top Track 250. This is a dynamic and innovative company, quick to respond to market trends and with a reputation for quality.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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