Commercial Contract Manager Defence NECJCT

We are currently seeking skilled Commercial and Contract Managers 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 individuals 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 highfunctioning team focused on delivering worldclass outcomes to our evergrowing network of clients.  

Job Objectives: 

• Providing specialist New Engineering Contract (NEC3/NEC4) and/or Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract frameworks advice and guidance to public and private sector Defence clients.  

• Management of NEC3 / NEC4 /JCT contracts conducting background research data collection and benchmarking. 

• Developing and implementing effective NEC contract management processes and systemsthroughout the project. 

• Monitoring documenting and reporting upon contract progressand performance indicators specific to NEC / JCT contract frameworks. Use of Contract Management Software such as CEMAR is desirable. 

• Change control managementin line with NEC / JCT contract framework requirements including tracking and documenting changes administering early warning provisions and negotiating contractual change.  

• Preparing written communication materialsand formal reports with a focus on NEC / JCT contract administration. 

• Liaising with diverse range of stakeholders including clients contractors and designerswithin the NEC / JCT contract structure. 

Qualifications :

• Proven track record in procurement within defence construction or infrastructure industries 

• Extensive experience of Procurement Contract Management and/or Contract Placement (sourcing) in sole source and competitive markets. 

• Indepth 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 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. Please note that you must be a sole British Citizen to apply for this role with us. 

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 worklife 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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