Commercial Manager ( Defence)

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. 

About you: 

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.  

Job Objectives: 

• 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 managementin line 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 progressand performance indicators with the ability to use contract management software.
• Preparing written communication materialsand formal reports focused on contract administration. 

• Liaising with diverse range of stakeholders including clients contractors and designers

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) 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. 

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. Preferable hold SC status on application. Please note that you must be a sole British National to apply for this role with us and reside in the UK.
• Ability to travel to client site UK wide 2/3 days per week.

Additional Information :

Additional Information 

 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. 

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.   

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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 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. 

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

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 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time