Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunity
Our Procurement Advisory team provides strategic advice and procurement services to construction and infrastructure clients in the UK and internationally. We are an award‑winning Centre of Excellence recognised by industry bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). We are growing in the UK and looking for an experienced and open‑minded procurement professional to join our ambitious team. Flexibility in office location is offered on a hybrid basis with occasional travel.
In Your Role
You will work alongside other specialists in the Procurement Advisory team and across Arup to deliver a wide variety of procurement activities at every stage of the project lifecycle. This includes providing expert procurement advice and delivery capabilities to clients commissioning capital programmes and projects. You will deliver best practice, end‑to‑end procurements across the public and private sectors, including procurement strategy, tender management and contract award services to deliver tangible value and sustainable outcomes. You will also provide input into project business cases, strategies and delivery models to embed robust and pragmatic commercial and procurement practices. Additionally, you will provide commercial advice and support to clients to define, negotiate and award a range of standard and bespoke contracts, and support business development activities to grow our Procurement Advisory capabilities.
Is This Role Right for You?
We are looking for individuals with knowledge and experience in embedding excellence into end‑to‑end procurement across the built environment.
* Background within procurement, supply chain management and commercial management in the built environment / infrastructure projects, with experience delivering value through exemplary procurement and supply chain practices.
* Demonstrable experience of drafting procurement strategies, tender documentation and tender evaluation reports for a variety of construction, infrastructure and professional services projects.
* Proven ability to lead and manage a tendering process from inception to contract award on significant projects, with the ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams.
* Knowledge of UK public procurement regulations and governance (e.g., Procurement Act 2023, PCR/UCR) and ability to ensure compliant procurement processes.
* Degree qualified and Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or working towards MCIPS.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we offer a career that enables belonging, growth and thriving, with benefits that support health and wellbeing, learning opportunities and the ability to make an impact through the work you do. Our reward package includes profit share, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection cover and flexible benefits to meet your needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or pregnancy/parental leave. Guiding by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create equitable spaces and systems, and cultivate belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support inclusive culture across race, gender equity, LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion. You can discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
Closing Date
15th of June
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