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Senior/principal consultant – procurement specialist (resources and waste)

Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
WSP in the UK & Ireland
Procurement specialist
€50,000 a year
Posted: 23h ago
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Job Description

WSP is looking for a consultant to support our Circular Economy & Waste Advisory team, providing technical procurement advisory services across waste infrastructure projects, leading bids, and mentoring junior staff.


Key Responsibilities

* Lead and assist project delivery teams in technical procurement advisory.
* Prepare proposals and support business development initiatives.
* Provide line management/mentoring to junior staff.
* Manage projects ensuring on‑time, within‑budget delivery and high client satisfaction.
* Draft reports, tender specifications, contracts, and business cases.
* Build and maintain client relationships to grow the business pipeline.


Projects Expected

* Waste management procurement for infrastructure and environmental services.
* Tender development, bidder evaluation, and negotiation.
* Business case development for new service delivery models.
* Environmental service reviews to identify savings.


Qualifications

* First degree in science, environment or engineering.
* Experience in environmental and waste procurement for local authorities.
* Strong background drafting technical specifications, performance frameworks, tenders, pricing schedules, payment mechanisms.
* Experience in competitive dialogues or procurement procedures.
* Knowledge of UK waste legislation and policy.
* Experience working with council officers.
* Excellent written & verbal communication; senior stakeholder engagement.
* Strong time‑management, ability to deliver under tight timelines.


EEO Statement

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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