Overview
Turner & Townsend is a leading global consultancy with around 3,000 employees in the UK and over 6,000 globally. We are a growing organisation and have been recognised in industry rankings for quality and performance. Our values are Love a Challenge, Stronger Together and Bring out the Best in Everyone.
We help major global clients deliver challenging and technical projects in over 130 countries. Our team is dynamic, client-focused and supported by an inclusive culture.
The Contract Services team has over 140 employees, delivering procurement, contract strategy, claims management and dispute resolution services to public and private sector clients, with a focus on central and local government, defence, transport, power and utilities.
Job Description
Due to increased workload and securing new clients across the Public and Private sectors, we have new opportunities for Senior Procurement Consultants to join our growing Contract Services team in our UK offices.
The Opportunity:
* Work with some of the most exciting large-scale projects in the country
* Deliver advice and make a difference on flagship projects
* Challenge themselves in a market leading global business
* Develop their career in an entrepreneurial, motivated and growing team
* Work with an outstanding team of specialist procurement and other consultant specialists
The Contract Services team includes specialists in procurement and contract strategy, claims management and dispute resolution services.
We are the first consultancy to be recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in procurement processes in the construction sector, with a Procurement Excellence Programme Award demonstrating excellence in procurement and supply chain activities.
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 the procurement services provided by T&T
* Support business development and marketing of the Contract Services team’s service proposition
* Support the delivery of team and wider business targets
* Support on bid preparation and proposal documentation and work-winning capability of the Contract Services team
The Offer:
Turner & Townsend offers a distinct opportunity to progress your career within an entrepreneurial, defined and growing team, through exposure to large-scale projects, innovative solutions, work with blue chip organisations and becoming a trusted expert. We support a hybrid working approach to promote work/life balance.
We encourage and support individuals to achieve Chartered Status for CIPS and provide regular professional development to maintain high standards. Opportunities to travel nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for our blue chip client portfolio are available.
Qualifications
* Experience of leading and/or supporting projects in a strategic procurement environment
* Strong background in tender preparation and development of documents in relevant sectors
* Experience of supplier engagement activities from market engagement through to contract award
* Cross-sector experience with Public/Utilities Contract Regulations or equivalent
* Experience using standard form contracts (NEC and JCT), including terms development, negotiation and award
* MCIPs accreditation either achieved or actively pursued
* Degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement preferred
* Experience in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure sectors preferred
* Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or can be reinstated
Skills
* Ability to develop procurement strategy within a project or programme context
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Understanding of commercial principles and modelling
* Delivery of strategy and/or development of documentation in a capital project or programme environment
Behaviours
* Adaptable and takes personal responsibility to succeed the right way
* Confident, independent and able to work with autonomy
* Ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders
* Collaborative and able to develop/manage a team to achieve outcomes
Additional Information
T&T is a leading global property consultancy with a strong presence in the UK and globally. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, with a commitment to an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please find out more about us at the Turner & Townsend website: www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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