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 recently ranked number 1 in the Times PWC Top Track 250. This is a dynamic and innovative company, quick to respond to market trends and with a reputation for quality.
At T&T we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Our three core Values are Love a Challenge, Stronger Together and Bring out the Best in Everyone, these bring T&T’s Purpose and Values to life in everything we do, now and in the future.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver challenging and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver.
Job Description
Due to increased workload and securing of new clients within the Public and Private sectors, we have opportunities for Procurement Consultants to join our growing Contract Services team in our UK offices.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop their career, skills and knowledge through:
* Working with some of the largest organisations in the country,
* Making a difference on large scale flagship projects,
* Challenging themselves in a market leading global business,
* Working with an outstanding team of specialist procurement and other specialist consultants.
The Contract Services team includes specialists in procurement and contract strategy, claims management and dispute resolution services.
This role will provide the opportunity to further their procurement and consultancy experience, working with highly skilled teams to deliver Best in Class Procurement and Contract Advice services to the largest brands and on the most exciting programmes and projects. This role will be a part of our growing Contract Services team and play a part in the continued expansion of our team and our services in this exciting period of growth, such as Sustainable Procurement, Transformation, Renewables, Digital Procurement and Net Zero Strategies.
* To provide procurement strategy advice to Public and Private sector clients.
* To collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects or programmes.
* Support the development of the services provided by T&T.
* To support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.
* To support the work-winning capability of the Contract Services team.
Qualifications
* Experience of working in a strategic procurement environment
* Experience in tender preparation and development.
* Experience of developing and awarding contracts individually or as part of a team.
* Knowledge of multiple supply markets with cross sector experience with Public Contract Regulations or equivalent.
* Awareness of a range of standard form contracts including NEC and JCT.
* Has achieved, is working towards or is willing to work towards at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
* Preferably possess degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement.
* Preferably possess experience working in Defence, Utilities, Infrastructure (roads, rail etc) sectors
* Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated
Skills
* Ability to develop procurement strategy within a project or programme context
* Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Understanding key commercial principles and techniques
* Supporting the delivery of strategy and/or development of documentation in a capital project or programme environment.
Behaviours
* Adaptable and taking Personal Responsibility to succeed the right way.
* Confident, independent and able to work with autonomy without need for supervision.
* Be able to manage activities and stakeholders.
* Ability to collaborate and work within a team to achieve desired outcomes.
* Ambitious and keen to learn.
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