Overview
Arup's Procurement Advisory team provides strategic advice and procurement services to construction and infrastructure clients in the UK and internationally. Based in the UK and operating globally, we are an award-winning Centre of Excellence recognised by industry bodies including the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). We pride ourselves on providing expert advice across a variety of projects.
Responsibilities
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 projects and the procurement lifecycle. This will include providing expert procurement advice and delivery capabilities to clients commissioning capital programmes and projects, delivering 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. You will provide commercial advice and support to clients to define, negotiate and award a range of standard and bespoke contracts, and contribute to the growth of the Procurement Advisory team through supporting client management activities, bid preparation, and business development activities.
Qualifications
We are looking for individuals with knowledge and experience in embedding excellence into end‑to‑end procurement across the built environment, including:
* Background within procurement, supply chain management, and commercial management across the built environment and infrastructure projects, with experience delivering value through exemplary procurement and supply chain management 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 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.
Benefits
At Arup, we care about each member’s success. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. In addition to competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career where all members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover, and flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of wellbeing and freedom to find the best solutions for your individual needs.
Equal Opportunity
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 or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, pregnancy or family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture across race, ethnicity, gender equity, LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
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