Associate Director (Procurement) Renewable Energy Capital Programmes & Projects

Turner Townsend; Highgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in sustainability is seeking a Procurement Lead to drive renewable energy projects across the UK. You will manage procurement processes on capital programmes, requiring expertise in contract management and supplier evaluation. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and experience in procurement consulting. This position offers opportunities for career development, collaboration with industry leaders, and a chance to impact sustainability efforts directly. Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Preferably has a degree related to Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business Management or similar.
• Working towards Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
• Experience in responsible sourcing areas including human rights and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement engagements across multiple capital programmes for renewable energy.
• Improve client performance and deliver procurement targets.
• Develop renewable energy procurement services for the business.

Skills

Procurement strategy implementation

Contract management

Supplier evaluation strategies

Supply chain management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Procurement or related field

Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Job description

Overview

Reporting to an established Renewable Energy Procurement lead you will be helping our clients to deliver major capital programmes and projects for green technologies to provide more sustainable energy sources for customers and the community at large. We have opportunities for people with a passion for renewable energy and major capital programmes and project to join our expanding Procurement team within Contract Services across our UK offices as we respond to the increasing demand for our services from our clients. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career skills and knowledge through working with industry leading organisations across the UK and globally making a tangible impact on large scale flagship programmes and projects challenging themselves in a market leading global professional services business and collaborating with an outstanding team of specialist procurement consultants. We are the first consultancy to be recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in the procurement processes that it provides for clients in the construction sector. Our Team received a Procurement Excellence Programme Award demonstrating excellence in our procurement and supply chain activities.

Responsibilities

• To lead procurement engagements across multiple programmes projects and commissions helping clients progress towards better green sustainable outcomes across numerous renewable energy asset types.
• To deliver and continually improve clients performance and meet targets across key capital procurement themes.
• Drive the development of the renewable energy procurement services provided by T&T.
• To lead and drive the business development for renewable energy procurement and the marketing requirements of the wider Contract Services capability.
• To provide hands‑on leadership and drive in the delivery of both team and wider business targets in T&T encompassing Business Generation Service Excellence Operational and People based growth objectives.
• To be a business leader coach and developer of talent and an exemplar of Turner & Townsends leadership behaviours.

Procurement Experience

• Major capital programmes and projects procurement strategy and implementation through the entire procurement lifecycle.
• Contract management.
• Supply chain intelligence.
• Supplier evaluation strategies.
• Supply chain management.
• Contract terms negotiation and award.

Technology Focus

• Hydro‑Electric.
• Onshore and Offshore Wind.
• Tidal.
• Energy from Waste.
• Hydrogen.
• Solar.
• Carbon Capture.
• Net Zero.
• Biofuels.
• Geothermal.
• Combined Heat & Power (CHP).

Qualifications

• Preferably has a degree related to Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business Management or similar disciplines.
• Has achieved or is working towards at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
• Security Clearance (SC) currently valid or could be reinstated (not essential).
• Wider procurement consulting experience gained from either client contractor or professional services organisation.
• Experience of key responsible sourcing areas including human rights, environment, health and safety, anti‑bribery & corruption and labour practices.
• Good understanding of UK and international energy sector related technologies and regulatory environments is desirable.
• Experience of successful supplier engagement.

Behaviours and Leadership

• Confident independent and able to work autonomously without need for supervision.
• Be able to manage work / business development / career development activities.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Experienced and confident in compiling reports and research documentation.
• Confident in a client facing role and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Good IT skills and a real interest in tools, systems and data.
• Driven to get results.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team to achieve desired outcomes.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes / CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency / Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.