Procurement Consultant

Company: Turner & Townsend
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will provide procurement strategy guidance and end-to-end procurement services to major public and private sector projects. You will collaborate with a specialist Contract Services team to deliver best-in-class procurement advice and support growth initiatives, including sustainability and digital procurement. You will work with blue-chip clients on large programmes, helping shape contracts and procurement outcomes. This opportunity offers mentoring, training, and a path to expert status within a growing, entrepreneurial team.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Professional development and training
  • MCIPS support
  • Travel opportunities
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Work with blue-chip clients

Responsibilities

  • Provide procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients
  • Collaborate with a team on end-to-end procurement services for major projects
  • Support development of Contract Services offerings at T&T
  • Support delivery of team and business targets
  • Support growth of the Contract Services team and work-winning capabilities

Key requirements

  • Experience in a strategic procurement environment
  • Experience in tender preparation and development
  • Experience in developing and awarding contracts individually or as part of a team
  • Knowledge of multiple supply markets with cross-sector experience and Public Contract Regulations or equivalent
  • Awareness of NEC and JCT standard form contracts
  • Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply (or willingness to pursue)
  • Preferably degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement
  • Security Clearance (SC) – current or restorable
  • Good communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Understanding of commercial principles
  • Autonomy and accountability
  • Procurement strategy development
  • Tender preparation and development
  • Contract development and awarding

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Posted: October 1st, 2026