Commercial Manager - Energy Sector

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join us and play a key role assisting our Clients in the transition to a low carbon energy future. The role will involve working in a dynamic and fast paced organisation and will afford the candidate the opportunity to work on strategic and innovative projects across all stages of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for overseeing and managing all commercial elements of programme delivery.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and execution of project Procurement Strategy refresh activities, offering guidance on potential improvements.
• Lead the development & implementation, and ongoing refinement of the Contract Strategy for project packages, ensuring alignment with the overarching Procurement Strategy and contract packaging framework.
• Partner with the Procurement team to shape procurement strategies, engage with the market, and develop tailored approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing expertise as needed.
• Support the creation of evaluation criteria for procurement processes.
• Drive the effective delivery of all commercial management services across the programme, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to uphold quality standards.
• Introduce and apply best-practice commercial management methodologies throughout the programme.
• Champion initiatives to achieve cost efficiencies and embed Value for Money principles, including earned value analysis and reporting.
• Provide support in contract management and negotiations with consultants, suppliers, and contractors.
• Identify, assess, and lead the management of commercial risks and claims.
• Offer assistance in contract negotiations as required.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of commercial and financial reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.

• 15+ years of experience leading commercial management activities on multi-(e)Bn programmes preferably in the Offshore Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Sectors.
• Professional membership(s) with industry recognized bodies ie SCSI, RICS, APM is desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and organisational skills will be essential for this role with the ability to forge and maintain strong working relationships.
• Proactive ability to work independently and work with cross-functional teams including consultants and contractors.

What we offer you:

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Pension
• 25 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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