Senior Procurement & Contracts Manager

Are you an experienced procurement and contracts management professional looking to shape the future of the energy transition in Europe?
Join JUMBO Consulting Group as we build out our procurement and contracts management capability in the Netherlands and surrounding region. We're looking for a commercial and contracts professional who can combine hands‑on project delivery with a broader ambition to help establish and continue to grow our presence in Europe.

About JUMBO Consulting Group
JUMBO Consulting Group is a specialist consultancy, part of Turner & Townsend, focused on providing strategic supply chain development, procurement and contracts management advisory to leading investors and developers of renewable energy and infrastructure projects worldwide.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, JUMBO has 11 global offices supporting clients developing, building and operating projects across North America, Asia‑Pacific, and Europe. Through our connection with Turner & Townsend, we have access to a global network while maintaining our specialist focus on complex, transformational energy and infrastructure projects.

Turner & Townsend has an established and growing presence in the Netherlands, providing a strong platform for JUMBO's expansion in the region.

This role offers the opportunity to work in close collaboration with the wider business while building JUMBO's specialist capability, combining the resources and reach of a global consultancy with the entrepreneurial opportunity to shape something new.

The Opportunity
The Netherlands and broader European region are at the forefront of the energy transition, with significant investment flowing into decarbonisation technologies and sustainable infrastructure. We're looking for a well‑rounded individual who has advised on a wide range of procurement, contractual and commercial matters across the lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects, and who is excited by the opportunity to apply that experience to emerging sectors.

Hands‑On Delivery
You will be advising leading investors and developers on procurement and contracts management across a range of energy transition projects, including but not limited to:

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

Green hydrogen production and infrastructure

Green steel and industrial decarbonisation

Power‑to‑X and e‑fuels

Grid infrastructure and transmission

Onshore wind

Solar PV

Procurement Management

Development of procurement strategies aligned to project schedules, risk appetite and market conditions

Supplier pre‑qualification, market sounding and Requests for Information (RFIs)

Preparation of tender documentation including Instructions to Tenderers (ITT), technical specifications and contract terms

Management of Requests for Proposal (RFP) processes and tender clarifications

Technical and commercial bid evaluation, scoring and recommendation of award

Contract negotiations and finalisation, including interface management between packages

Coordination of commercial, technical, financial and legal work streams while ensuring compliance with client governance and approval procedures

Contracts Management

Contract management and administration, including FIDIC‑based and bespoke contracts

Management of contractual correspondence and formal notices

Oversight of contractor obligations, milestones and key deliverables

Processing of variations, change orders and claims in accordance with contract mechanisms

Proactive management of commercial relationships with contractors and resolution of disputes

Preparation of governance materials and presentations to Steering Committees and investment bodies

Capability Building & Leadership

Building out our procurement and contracts management capability in the Netherlands and across the European region

Working in close collaboration with Turner & Townsend to leverage synergies and develop integrated client solutions

Business development and client engagement across the energy transition sector

Growing and developing a team to service our clients and projects over time

Contributing to specialist knowledge centres and development of best practices

Collaborating with…