We are currently seeking skilled Commercial Managers with a strong background in Procurement interested in working within the UK Defence Sector to be part of our growing Defence Team. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to some of the most exciting and interesting challenges that face the UK Defence Sector today, in both the public and private sector. The role is a flexible working role, with 60% of your time working from a client site, near to one of our regional offices.
Responsibilities
- Providing specialist advice and guidance to public and private sector Defence clients.
- Support pre‑sourcing activities aligned to your specialism e.g. Market engagement, Business case development, exit and transition planning.
- Lead sourcing activities through to contract award e.g. Defining and implementing commercial strategies, Procurement strategy, Tendering and Evaluation.
- Develop negotiation strategy and robust terms and conditions.
- Change control management in line with contract framework requirements, including tracking and documenting changes, administering early warning provisions and negotiating contractual change.
- Post‑contract award activities: management of contracts, conducting background research, data collection, development/ownership of performance management/contract management plans and benchmarking.
- Developing and implementing effective contract management processes and systems.
- Development, monitoring, documenting, and reporting upon contract progress and performance indicators, with the ability to use contract management software.
- Preparing written communication materials and formal reports focused on contract administration.
- Liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and designers.
We are looking for experienced and passionate professionals at all levels to join our organisation who have a positive outlook, are seeking development opportunities for their career both personally and professionally, and have a solid foundation of technical understanding and experience.
As a candidate for this role, you will not only have extensive and varied commercial and contract management experience built from a career in the Defence Sector (or a similar, relevant and regulated sector), you will also want to be part of a high‑functioning team focused on delivering world‑class outcomes to our ever‑growing network of clients.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in commercial management with specialist knowledge in either procurement, supply chain management or quantity surveying within defence or regulated sectors.
- Experience of procurement, contract management, and/or contract placement (sourcing) in sole source and competitive markets.
- Knowledge and experience of NEC3 / NEC4 and/or JCT contract frameworks.
- A background in UK Government procurement processes, such as Qualifying Defence Contracts (QDC), Defence and Security Public Contracting Regulations (DSPCR) and Public Contract Regulations (PCR).
- A degree (or other professional qualification) in commercial management, procurement, business, law, project management, or a similar relevant discipline.
- Holds or is working towards a formal professional qualification such as CIPS.
Security Clearance
You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Preferably hold SC status on application. The applicant must be a sole British national and reside in the UK. Ability to travel to client sites across the UK 2–3 days per week. The role requires UK MoD Security Clearance (SC) and may not accept applications from non‑UK nationals.
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.
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