Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Construction

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 program as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, 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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking to appoint a Senior Commercial Manager to work on exciting Rail Infrastructure developments. The Senior Commercial Manager will play a key role in delivering value, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project profitability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and execution across all phases of rail construction projects.
• Manage and mentor commercial teams including Quantity Surveyors and Contract Administrators.
• Oversee procurement processes, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support claims management, dispute resolution, and final account settlements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and external partners to ensure commercial success.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, and other standard forms of contract.
• Expertise in cost control, procurement, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical, financial, and commercial acumen.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in commercial software (e.g., CATO, CostX, SAP, Oracle).

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered status (e.g., MRICS, MCIOB, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of commercial experience in large-scale infrastructure or rail projects.
• Proven track record in managing multi-million-dollar contracts and commercial teams.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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