Senior Procurement Consultant - Renewable Energy Capital Programmes & Projects
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Senior Procurement Consultant - Renewable Energy Capital Programmes & Projects
Reporting to an established Renewable Energy Procurement Lead, you will help our clients deliver major capital programmes and projects for green technologies to provide more sustainable energy sources for customers and the community at large.
We have opportunities for people with a passion for renewable energy and major capital programmes and projects to join our expanding Procurement team within Contract Services, across our UK offices, as we respond to the increasing demand for our services from our clients.
Successful candidates will develop their career, skills and knowledge through working with industry‑leading organisations across the UK and globally, making a tangible impact on large‑scale flagship programmes and projects, challenging themselves in a market‑leading global professional services business and collaborating with an outstanding team of specialist procurement consultants.
We are the first consultancy to be recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in the procurement processes we provide for clients in the construction sector. Our team received a Procurement Excellence Programme Award demonstrating excellence in our procurement and supply chain activities.
The Opportunity
This role will provide the opportunity to further your capital procurement and consultancy experience, working with highly skilled teams to deliver industry‑leading programmes and projects advice to large global brands and on some of the most exciting transformational energy investments.
Main Expectations
Lead or support procurement engagements across multiple programmes, projects and commissions, helping clients progress towards better green, sustainable outcomes across numerous renewable energy asset types.
Deliver and continually improve clients’ performance and meet targets across key capital procurement themes.
Support the development of the renewable energy procurement services provided by T&T.
Lead or support business development for renewable energy procurement and the marketing requirements of the wider Contract Services capability.
Provide hands‑on support for the delivery of both team and wider business targets in T&T encompassing business generation, service excellence, operational and people‑based growth objectives.
We are looking for individuals who embed excellence into end‑to‑end procurement activities, in addition to core skill‑sets and experience across end‑to‑end procurement, supply‑chain management and/or contract management. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Major capital programmes and projects procurement strategy and implementation throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Contract management.
Supply‑chain intelligence.
Supplier evaluation strategies.
Supply‑chain management.
Contract terms, negotiation and award.
Experience in one or more of the following technologies (including, but not limited to) is desirable but not essential:
Hydro‑Electric
Onshore and Offshore Wind
Tidal
Energy from Waste
Hydrogen
Solar
Carbon Capture
Net Zero
Biofuels
Geothermal
Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
The Offer
At T&T we pride ourselves on professionally developing our teams, offering a unique opportunity to rapidly progress their career within an entrepreneurial and growing team. This is achieved through a mixture of delivering large‑scale projects whilst being supported by project teams and leaders, mentoring and coaching from industry‑leading professionals, specific procurement training and development delivered both online and face‑to‑face, and becoming trusted experts in major programmes and projects capital procurement.
Turner & Townsend encourages a hybrid method of working to provide a practical work‑and‑life balance. We are keen to ensure that our team delivers industry‑leading practice on our Procurement projects and therefore we encourage and support individuals to achieve MCIPS status for CIPS and facilitate regular professional development to further skills and knowledge.
Further opportunities are available to travel nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for our blue‑chip client portfolio.
Qualifications
Preferably has a degree related to procurement, supply chain, sustainability, business management or similar disciplines.
Has achieved, is working towards or is willing to work towards at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated, not essential.
Experience
Wider procurement consulting experience gained from either client, contractor or professional services organisation.
Experience of key responsible sourcing areas including human rights, environment, health and safety, anti‑bribery & corruption and labour practices.
Good understanding of UK and international energy sector, related technologies and regulatory environments is desirable.
Experience of successful supplier engagement.
Behaviours
Confident, independent and able to work autonomously without need for supervision.
Able to manage work, business development and career development activities.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Experienced and confident in compiling reports and research documentation.
Confident in a client‑facing role and collaborating with stakeholders.
Good IT skills and a real interest in tools, systems and data.
Driven to get results.
Ability to collaborate and work within a team to achieve desired outcomes.
Additional Information
Our people share our purpose and values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.
We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Purchasing, Supply Chain and Consulting
Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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- Location:
- Greater London
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