Procurement Manager / Procurement Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Professional or Consultant to join their Midlands team. The successful candidate will manage complex procurement processes, establish relationships with clients, and ensure effective supplier relationships. This role offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects with flexible and remote working options, as well as support for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training programs

Inclusive culture prioritizing health and happiness

Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure, construction, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas.
• Ability to deliver complex procurements and manage supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and public sector regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish procurement expertise within a regional team.
• Advise on procurement strategies and supplier management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Client-facing experience

Stakeholder management

Data analysis skills

Education

Relevant chartership/qualification (MRICS, MCIPS, MCIOB)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Be the essence of collaboration. How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment. Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. Talk to us about how we can support you, including reduced workweeks, extra leave during school holidays, workplace adjustments, or a supported transition after a career break. We value transferable skills and invest in development and progression.

About the role

Our team makes the biggest, most complex and ambitious infrastructure projects happen. We work on projects such as High Speed 2, East Coast Digital Programme, Heathrow Airport connectivity, sustainable energy solutions, and safe and reliable journeys for Highways and local government. A career with us offers the opportunity to make a positive difference to communities and future generations, with a culture of fun and passion.

Role purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Professional or Procurement Consultant to help establish procurement expertise within the Midlands Commercial & Procurement team. The successful candidate will build relationships with Critical Infrastructure clients, advising and delivering a wide range of procurement, commercial and supply chain requirements—from strategy to procurement, through to supplier management—while maximizing value within the supply chain ecosystem.

What you can bring

• A Procurement Professional or Procurement Consultant with experience in infrastructure, construction, engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas or UK Public Sector organisations.
• Experience in client-facing environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience in end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities, supporting complex procurements, developing procurement strategies, defining complex requirements, delivering procurements, mobilising contracts and maximizing supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of construction contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC), awareness of UK public sector regulations, and procurement acts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management to engage across complex environments; willingness to develop technical and consulting skills to deliver excellent client service and represent the AtkinsRéalis brand.
• Ability to develop commercial governance procedures and processes; business development and win-work experience (bid writing, pre-contract engagement, client relationship management); relevant chartership/qualification (MRICS, MCIPS, MCIOB or similar).
• Data analysis skills using tools like Excel, Power BI, Tableau; ability to plan or oversee projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

We recognise that not all candidates will have all the above skills. At AtkinsRéalis we support and nurture our teams with relevant training to deliver the role's obligations.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place to engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis transforms outcomes for people and the environment through a digital-enabled approach. We offer many projects and opportunities for career growth, with flexible working and comprehensive training within an inclusive culture prioritising health, and happiness.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers are dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of in the UK of 5 years or longer. Do not reference or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular