Commercial Manager

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our growing consultancy. This is a unique opportunity for a professional with a commercial background to broaden their technical expertise across programme performance and cost control.

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting high-value infrastructure delivery and developing advanced skills in programme performance and controls. This role is ideal for someone with a background in procurement, contract management, or client-side delivery who is ready to evolve their career in a more strategic direction.

Job Objectives

• Take ownership of cost and performance management across major infrastructure programmes
• Translate commercial insights into actionable cost control strategies
• Collaborate with planners, commercial teams, and client stakeholders to ensure financial transparency
• Build capability in project controls tools, systems, and methodologies
• Support the wider consultancy team in delivering high-quality, data-driven insights to clients

Qualifications

We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in commercial delivery and a passion for continuous learning. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or procurement within infrastructure
• Strong financial awareness and interest in data-driven decision-making, including tools such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Familiarity with infrastructure contracts (e.g., NEC)
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively
• A collaborative mindset with a desire to expand technical capabilities
• Experience working in a team environment and managing variable workloads
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and client representatives
• A sense of professional curiosity and a drive to improve project outcomes through better insight and control

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline

Professional membership (e.g., MRICS) is desirable but not essential

Additional Information

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.

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

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