Associate Director (Procurement) - Renewable Energy Capital Programmes & Projects in Leeds

Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom.

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. We are the first consultancy recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for excellence in the procurement processes that 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.

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. 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.

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 on some of the most exciting transformational energy investments.

• Lead 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.
• Drive the development of the renewable energy procurement services provided by T&T.
• Lead and drive business development for renewable energy procurement and the marketing requirements of the wider Contract Services capability.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and contribute to the delivery of team and wider business targets in T&T encompassing Business Generation, Service Excellence, Operational and People‑based growth objectives.
• Act as a business leader, coach and developer of talent and an exemplar of Turner & Townsend’s leadership behaviours.

• Major capital programmes and projects procurement strategy and implementation from start to finish.
• Contract management.
• Supply chain intelligence.
• Supplier evaluation strategies.
• Contract terms, negotiation, and award.

• Hydro‑Electric
• Onshore and Offshore Wind
• Tidal Energy from Waste
• Hydrogen
• Solar
• Carbon Capture
• Net Zero
• Biofuels
• Geothermal
• Combined Heat & Power (CHP)

At T&T we pride ourselves on professionally developing our teams, offering a unique opportunity to rapidly progress your career within an entrepreneurial and growing team. You will deliver large‑scale projects, receive mentoring and coaching from industry‑leading professionals, and access specific procurement training and development delivered both online and face‑to‑face. We encourage a hybrid method of working to provide a practical work‑and‑life balance. You will be supported to achieve MCIPS status for CIPS and Professional Development will be available to further your skills and knowledge. Further opportunities exist to travel nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for our blue‑chip client portfolio.

• Preferably a degree related to Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business Management, or a similar discipline.
• Achievement of, or working towards, at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
• Security Clearance (SC) – currently valid or could be reinstated, not essential.

• 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.

• Confident, independent, and able to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Experienced 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer – 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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.