Senior Procurement Consultant

Turner & Townsend; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

National and international travel opportunities

Job summary

A global professional services company in Wideopen, England, is seeking a Senior Procurement Consultant to provide expert procurement strategy advice and manage procurement services for high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tender preparation, cross-sector experience, and a valid Security Clearance. This role offers a flexible work environment with opportunities for professional development and travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and/or supporting strategic procurement projects.
• Strong background in tender preparation and development of key documents.
• Experience in supplier engagement activities, from market engagement to contract award.
• Cross-sector experience with public utilities or equivalent.
• Familiarity with standard form contracts including NEC and JCT.
• Valid (or reinstatable) Security Clearance (SC).
• Preferable degree in construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement.
• Preferable experience in defence, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Valid (or reinstatable) Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Manage and collaborate with a team on end‑to‑end procurement services for major projects.
• Support the development of procurement services at the company.
• Assist business development and marketing of Contract Services.
• Contribute to team and wider business targets.
• Support bid preparation and proposal documentation to enhance the team’s win rate.

Skills

Develop procurement strategy for projects or programmes

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Understanding of commercial principles and modelling

Deliver strategy and develop documentation in capital projects or programmes

Education

Preferable degree in construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement

Working towards or willing to pursue MCIP accreditation

Tools

NEC / JCT contracts knowledge

Job description

Senior Procurement Consultant

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people operating in more than 60 countries, delivering outcomes that transform real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources projects.

Job Description

Due to increased workload and new client engagements across the public and private sectors, we have an opportunity for a Senior Procurement Consultant to join our growing Contract Services team in the UK.

Successful candidates will:

• Work with large‑scale, flagship projects across the country.
• Deliver advice that makes a real difference.
• Challenge themselves in a market‑leading global business.
• Advance their career in an entrepreneurial, motivated, and growing team.
• Partner with specialist procurement and contract consultants.

Main Expectations

• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Manage and collaborate with a team on end‑to‑end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
• Support the development of procurement services at T&T.
• Assist business development and marketing of Contract Services.
• Contribute to team and wider business targets.
• Support bid preparation and proposal documentation to enhance the team’s win rate.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and/or supporting strategic procurement projects.
• Strong background in tender preparation and development of key documents.
• Experience in supplier engagement activities, from market engagement to contract award.
• Cross‑sector experience with public utilities or equivalent.
• Familiarity with standard form contracts including NEC and JCT.
• Working towards or willing to pursue MCIP accreditation.
• Preferable degree in construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement.
• Preferable experience in defence, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Valid (or reinstatable) Security Clearance (SC).

Skills

• Develop procurement strategy for projects or programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of commercial principles and modelling.
• Deliver strategy and develop documentation in capital projects or programmes.

Behaviours

• Adaptability and personal responsibility.
• Confidence and independence with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with team leadership capabilities.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend provides a flexible work environment that supports a healthy work‑life balance, encourages professional development, and offers national and international travel opportunities.

We champion equal opportunity and celebrate diversity. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.