Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specialising in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.  With 118 offices in 50 countries, we can draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximising value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. 

With more than 350 staff based in our Dublin, Cork and Belfast offices, Turner & Townsend is recognized as one of the leading professional services providers in Ireland. Our experience covers a full spectrum of industries, including some of the largest and most complex programmes in Ireland’s real estate and infrastructure sectors.  

Turner & Townsend has had a presence in Ireland for over 60 years and is one of Turner & Townsend’s global HUBs. Our real estate, infrastructure, and clean energy and natural resources offerings are fully integrated, enabling us to deliver global performance on a national level here in Ireland. We have a thorough understanding of the local market and can provide a full range of consultancy services designed to achieve the delivery of strategic solutions for clients in any sphere of construction sector activity.  

Turner & Townsend Contract Services team is highly experienced in providing authoritative advice and professional expertise in the fields of Intelligent Procurement, Project Advisory and Dispute Resolution to a market leading client base. We are dedicated to making the difference to all our clients engaged in the delivery of major capital projects and programmes in Ireland and globally.

Due to increased workload and securing of new clients, Turner & Townsend has a new opportunity for a Senior Consultant to fulfil a Senior Commercial Connections Contract Lead in Ireland.  

Our client’s strategy is shaped by climate change and the transition of the electricity sector to low-carbon, renewable energy. Their strategy sums up a response to these challenges and consists of a set of key goals, underpinned by their purpose to Transform the power system for future generations. Our client’s Infrastructure office leads the development and delivery of the power system and interconnection investment programmes in collaboration with partners, customers & communities.  We now seek an innovative Senior Commercial Contracts Lead to join us and play a key role in the transition to a low carbon energy future.  

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to: 

• Develop your skill set and knowledge by working with an outstanding team of specialist consultants; 

• Engage and influence clients on leading strategic change within their customer connections function; 

• Drive real change by supporting clients in realising their ambition to transition to a low carbon energy future; and 

• Challenge themselves in a market-leading global business. 

The Opportunity  

The duties of the role involves:-  

• providing commercial and contractual management of a significant portfolio of complex, high profile customer projects – working with some of the largest companies in the world, 

• ongoing review and development of procedures and documentation for quality and accuracy,   

• lead the design and development of new connection contractual documentation as required. 

• assist with the development and implementation of wider connection policy. 

• managing and leading strategic change related projects - for example innovations to more effectively meet the needs of connecting customers, our key stakeholders and company strategy, 

• supporting the development of high performance capabilities and behaviours within the team along with a proactive customer and stakeholder engagement approach 

• pre-empt and lead the management of legal challenges relating to contractual matters. 

• leading engagement and coordinating with customers including meetings, reporting, relationship management, and general communication. Supporting team members as required, and 

• managing a team of contract managers and supporting them in their roles, including allocating/reviewing work and providing training and mentoring.  

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience with a holistic understanding of the power industry and proven experience of providing contractual/commercial management of a portfolio of largescale projects – overseeing the delivery of complex solutions and an ability to drive successful outcomes.   

• Preferably possess degree related to engineering, quantity surveying or equivalent. 

• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on high quality report writing and ability to communicate effectively with customers and business stakeholders, (including senior management team), via meetings, presentations and reports.     

• Proven commercial awareness with strong vendor management skills and be passionate and engaging with a drive and enthusiasm to deliver on the company Strategy with and through others.   

• Broad and comprehensive understanding of the complex technical and commercial aspects of the power industry, connection customers and key industry stakeholders. 

• Ability to articulate technical concepts and analysis to non-technical audiences and business leaders.   

• Demonstrated flexible working approach with the ability to lead and prioritise a wide range of demands and activities whilst maintaining a professional and positive focus. 

What we offer you: 

• Full time, permanent 

• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits 

• Pension 

• 23 days Annual leave 

• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects 

• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally 

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues 

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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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.