Associate Director

**Company Description**:

- At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
- Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious 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. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

**Background**:
Due to increased workload and securing of new clients within the Infrastructure and Real Estate sectors, Turner & Townsend has a new opportunity for a Senior Procurement and Contract Consultant to join our growing Contract Services division in London
- work with an outstanding team of specialist consultants,
- advise major clients on large scale / flagship projects,
- challenge themselves in a market leading global business.

The wider team also includes specialists in procurement and contract strategy, claims management and dispute resolution services. The intention is to develop the right applicant within the Contract Services division, offering a distinct opportunity to rapidly progress their career within an entrepreneurial, defined and growing division.

**The Opportunity**:
The individual will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end procurement services to one of our key account clients.

Further opportunities are available to travel both nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for our blue chip client portfolio.

**Duties**:

- To fulfil the responsibilities of a Senior Procurement and Contracts Consultant
- To provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
- To manage end to end procurement services on major construction related projects.
- Support the development of the procurement services provided by Turner & Townsend.
- To support business development and marketing of the Contract Services division.
- To support the delivery of both team and wider business targets.
- To support on bid preparation and proposal documentation and support the work winning capability of the contract services division

**Qualifications**:
**Skills**:
In particular we are looking for an individual with strong experience across the following:

- Procurement strategy
- Contract Management
- OJEU Procurement
- Supply chain intelligence
- Contract development
- Commercial modelling
- Supplier evaluation strategies
- Contract drafting; terms, negotiation and award

**Experience & Qualifications**

**Essential**:

- Strategic & supply chain experience essential. Must have cross sector experience with a strong public procurement background, with the ability to lead and develop key strategy and/or documentation that complies with OJEU regulations.
- Excellent experience of various forms of contracts with particular focus on NEC and JCT.
- A strong background in tender preparation and development within relevant sectors

**Desirable**:

- SC Clearance
- Confident, independent and able to work autonomously without need for supervision.
- Be able to manage work/business development/career development activities
- Excellent communication skills, adaptable, with a determination to succeed.
- Preferably possess degree related to quantity surveying, law or procurement and/or be MCIPS.

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**Additional Information**:
**Why T&T**

T&T is a leading global property consultancy, with around 3,000 employees in the UK and over 6,000 globally. We are a growing organisation with high ambitions 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.

You’ll join a talented team with real breadth to make a positive impact on society. We have friendly team culture and strong support to help shape T&T’s wider response to the climate and ecological emergencies. The Sustainability team at T&T is growing quickly, with lots of opportunities for personal development and the potential to make real impact.

**Diversity & Inclusion**

T&T has an inclusive culture with a mix of people and backgrounds and are we are keen to encourage this diversity in bringing new approaches and ideas to clients. We are able to accommodate flexible working patterns where needed and encourage a good work life balance

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.