Full-timeCompany DescriptionTurner & Townsend's Project Management team is one of the leading consultancies in the Data Centre sector, helping to deliver the largest projects across the state.
The team has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts and Procurement Lead to work on our large Data Centre portfolio.
We are looking for someone with a wide range of experience to work across a variety of different programs, from feasibility to delivery, and some great soft skills to collaborate with our clients.
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference.
That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 118 offices and 47 countries worldwide.
At Turner & Townsend, we offer a wide variety of benefits to our staff to help them inside or outside of work.
We offer true work-life balance, working from home arrangements, team events, and much more.
Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world-class clients on cutting-edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.
As a Contracts and Procurement Lead in our Real Estate team, we are looking for you to lead these large projects, manage a team, have a commercial focus, and balance working across major projects.
Leading the contracts and procurement activities on large scale Data Centre projects as the key client interface.Developing working relationships, problem solving, and driving projects to successful completion.Managing the Supply Chain, Contract and Procurement, contract execution, and contract management.Managing project timelines, risks, and reporting as it relates to contracts and procurement.QualificationsA recognised Degree qualification relating to a technical field: Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management.Experience in contract management, cost management, and contract negotiation.Experience working for a General Contractor or subcontractor is highly desirable.15+ years of industry experience working on major data centre and/or mission-critical projects.Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.Advanced Microsoft skills are essential, and Primavera skills will be highly regarded.Technical ability to lead discussions and negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
Strong knowledge of construction and/or MEP systems preferred.Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Additional InformationOur 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.
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