Consultant / Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant - Programme Commercial Advisory
turnertownsend
UK wide, UK, gb
Posted Apr 1, 2026
- Full-time
- Infrastructure
Job description
Our Programme Advisory (PA) business unit has a proven track record of working with public and private sector clients to deliver complex strategies, set-up, and transformations for major programmes both in the UK and globally, with the ambition of being No.1 in the strategy, set-up, and delivery of infrastructure programmes combining Asset Management and Programme Advisory and core delivery capabilities. Our Programme Commercial Advisory team within PA supports iconic clients across a wide range of sectors through designing, developing, implementing, and optimising commercial strategies, commercial models, and functional operating models. This ranges across the commercial lifecycle from market intelligence through commercial strategy development optimising commercial performance and value. We are seeking talented individuals at Consultant, Senior Consultant and Principal Consultant grades across multiple UK locations who are seeking the next step in their career supporting our clients’ major programmes and organisation in setting a new standard of supply chain and commercial delivery for the industry. As part of our Programme Commercial Advisory team, you will be in a unique position to influence and transform performance on the world’s most impactful programmes for a green, inclusive, and productive world. If you are forward thinking with a passion for making a difference and moving industry forwards and are looking to make the most of your outstanding all-round commercial / procurement acumen in major programmes commercial / procurement strategy or delivery this could be the opportunity for you. Building on your strong background in Procurement, Supply Chain or Cost & Commercial Management and seeking to develop your career at a more strategic level, the successful applicant will be highly enthusiastic and looking to progress their career within a team of specialist commercial/ transformation consultants. As a Commercial Advisory Consultant/Senior Consultant/Principal Consultant you will be part of our leading team focused on the set-up, transformation, and delivery of some of the most iconic major programmes, utilising your Procurement/Commercial experience to make a difference in how programmes are set up for success and optimised. Key aspects of the role include (but are not limited to): Understanding and communicating the key strategic levers to enable successful outcomes-driven commercial environments for clients. Able to guide clients in understanding how to establish optimal commercial approaches throughout the asset lifecycle. Ability to utilise your experience and contribute to translating a client’s vision into effective and realistic commercial solutions, including incentivisation. Ability to deploy and/ or optimise commercial management strategies, processes, tools, and systems and tailoring our standard methodologies to client needs. Proactively connect and collaborate with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams both internally and externally. Developing strong relationships with client stakeholders at all levels. Supporting clients to deliver effective change management. Supporting key activities within the Programme Advisory team including internal development of commercial service transformation products and methodologies. identify, contribute to and progress business generation opportunities where appropriate, working closely alongside senior leadership and wider Turner & Townsend teams.
Commercial : A deep understanding of one or more of infrastructure, defence and/or energy and natural resources markets, and associated commercial requirements. Awareness of the commercial lifecycle and how this supports clients. Ability to understand and operate within large-scale, complex environments. Experience of delivering projects within commercial / transformational environments. Familiarity with construction industry context, models, and initiatives (e.g. Construction Playbook, Project 13). Familiarity with relevant legislative requirements (e.g. public/sector procurement regulations) Qualified, or in an advanced process of becoming qualified in MCIPS, RICS or equivalent professional qualification is desirable. Consultancy: Experience of leading and managing multiple projects and maintaining quality deliverables against challenging timelines. Excellent communication skills including active listening, presentation, and written communication. The ability to provide insights to our clients through clear and succinct communications. Flexible with a can-do attitude and a strong eye for detail. Able to work and thrive in multi stakeholder environments. Experience of delivering change management.
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. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Please find out more about us at