Procurement Manager in London

Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world class service to our clients. Our dedicated team of over 1,300 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services from a network of UK and US offices bound by a common purpose - to build a better tomorrow.

We define our success by the value we create for our clients, the fulfilling careers we build for our people and our contribution to the communities we work in. Our own long-term business performance aligns profit with purpose, taking social and environmental responsibility for our actions and the legacy we leave behind.

People are central to our mission. Rewarding individuals based on their unique abilities, talent and hard work, we believe in the quality of experiences and investing in a collaborative culture where all can thrive.

About the Role

Gardiner & Theobald is passionate about providing a world class service to our clients. In support of this aim, we are currently recruiting new Procurement Consultants/Managers for projects within the infrastructure industry. Working within multi-sector teams and supporting procurement activities, successful candidates will be given the chance to work on some of the most integral projects and programmes that will shape the future of our economy and planet while having the opportunity to develop their leadership skills both on projects and within the team.

The ideal candidate will be MCIPS or MRICS chartered, client focused and confident with experience working in a consultancy environment on similar projects. With a commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning, G&T will enable you to achieve your goals, both professionally and personally.

As a Procurement Consultant/Manager, you will have a hand in the development of G&T as a business, building relationships externally and internally and playing a part in recruiting new talent and supporting work winning opportunities. You will have a large presence on projects, taking ownership of projects while also managing junior colleagues responsible to you for service delivery.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree qualified - within a construction related discipline
• MRICS, MCIPS or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience leading multiple procurements of complex construction and infrastructure projects under Public Contract Regulations from early market engagement through to contract award
• Confident in managing multiple projects and continuously delivering excellent outcomes.
• Work with multiple project stakeholders to understand key objectives, risks and opportunities and recommend delivery models, routes to market and commercial and contracting strategies that align with client goals and industry standards
• Engage with the market to identify and analyse key trends, appetite, opportunities and risks and feed insights into the client organisation
• Identify areas of improvement or innovation and share best practice and lessons learned.
• Experience in a range of standard form contracts including FIDIC and NEC.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Previous experience within a consultancy, or knowledge of the consultancy model.
• Confident in managing others and delegating tasks whilst meeting deadlines, ensuring work and projects are running on time and to budget.
• Client focused, dedicated to fostering close relationships with clients, resolving issues and exceeding client expectations in the pursuit of providing a world class service
• Business development experience preferred
• Providing leadership and mentoring to junior team members

About Us

Collaboration, innovation, and support are at the core of everything we do. As a Procurement Manager, you will be joining a diverse team led by one of G&T’s equity partners and a board member. Our partner-led model allows us to adopt bespoke approaches both in the service we offer to clients and in the development opportunities we offer our people. Within your team you will be given clear direction and positive encouragement at every turn, whilst our commitment to your career development and lifelong learning programmes ensures you have the support, as well as the tools to thrive.

Forward thinking and future focused, we champion social mobility, ethical governance, equality and diversity, creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s unique talents and experiences are valued. Our ESG goals are at the forefront of our business plan, and we are proud to have created social value worth over 12m+ since 2021. Our initiatives include the G&T ESG Committee, dedicated to increasing opportunities and removing barriers for social mobility and equality within the firm, as well as our Next Gen programme which focuses on nurturing the next generation in the industry.

Our commitment to realising a more sustainable future is witnessed not only through helping our clients meet their own net zero carbon aspirations but also by reaching our own, with an aim for our firm to be net zero by 2030.

We are a business with purpose.