Procurement Consultant

Company Overview Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, 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., and together we provide a premier programme, project and cost management offering worldwide. Job Description Due to increased workload and securing of new clients within the Public and Private sectors, we are looking for Procurement Consultants to join our growing Contract Services team in our UK offices. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career, skills and knowledge through working with some of the largest organisations in the country, making a difference on large‑scale flagship projects, challenging themselves in a market‑leading global business and working with an outstanding team of specialist procurement and other consultants. Main Expectations * Provide procurement strategy advice to Public and Private sector clients. * Collaborate with a team on end‑to‑end procurement services for major projects or programmes. * Support the development of the services provided by T&T. * Support the delivery of both team and wider business targets. * Support the work‑winning capability of the Contract Services team. The Offer We intend to develop the right applicant within the Contract Services team, offering a distinct opportunity to rapidly progress their career within an entrepreneurial and growing team. This will be achieved through experience on large‑scale projects, mentoring and coaching, specific procurement training, and becoming trusted experts. Turner & Townsend encourages a hybrid working model to provide a practical work/life balance. We support individuals reaching MCIPS status for CIPS and offer regular professional development to further skills and knowledge. Further opportunities include travel nationally and internationally for key client commissions. Qualifications * Experience in a strategic procurement environment. * Experience in tender preparation and development. * Experience developing and awarding contracts individually or as part of a team. * Knowledge of multiple supply markets with cross‑sector experience and Public Contract Regulations or equivalent. * Awareness of standard form contracts including NEC and JCT. * Has achieved, is working toward or is willing to work toward at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply. * Preferably a degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement. * Preferably experience working in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure (roads, rail, etc.) sectors. * Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or potentially reinstatable. Skills * Ability to develop procurement strategy within a project or programme context. * Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills. * Understanding of key commercial principles and techniques. * Supporting the delivery of strategy and/or development of documentation in a capital project or programme environment. Behaviours * Adaptable and taking personal responsibility to succeed the right way. * Confident, independent and able to work autonomously without supervision. * Able to manage activities and stakeholders. * Collaborative and able to work within a team to achieve desired outcomes. * Ambitious and keen to learn. Additional Information Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world. We champion our people to succeed in both work and life and promote a healthy, productive, 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. Benefits and EEO Statement We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Any recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will not ask candidates to pay a fee. Any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website are considered property of Turner & Townsend and not subject to agency fees. Seniority Level * Mid‑Senior level Employment Type * Full‑time Job Function * Consulting Industries * Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services Location Wideopen, England, United Kingdom Application If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review. J-18808-Ljbffr