Location
G&T London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Gardiner & Theobald LLP 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 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.

We are currently recruiting Procurement Consultants/Managers for projects within the infrastructure industry. Working within multi-sector teams and supporting procurement activities, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on some of the most integral projects and programmes shaping the future of our economy and planet. You will develop 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 support you in achieving your professional and personal goals.

As a Procurement Consultant/Manager, you will contribute to the development of G&T as a business by building relationships internally and externally, playing a part in recruiting new talent and supporting work-winning opportunities. You will take ownership of projects, manage junior colleagues responsible to you for service delivery, and have a significant presence on projects.

Experience
- Degree qualified within a construction related discipline
- MRICS, MCIPS or equivalent
- 5+ years leading multiple procurements of complex construction and infrastructure projects under Public Contract Regulations from early market engagement through to contract award
- Confident managing multiple projects and delivering excellent outcomes
- Experience working with multiple project stakeholders to understand objectives, risks and opportunities and recommend delivery models, routes to market and commercial and contracting strategies aligned with client goals and industry standards
- Market engagement to identify and analyse trends, appetite, opportunities and risks, feeding insights into the client organisation
- Experience with standard form contracts including FIDIC and NEC
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Previous consultancy experience or knowledge of the consultancy model
- Confident managing others, delegating tasks, meeting deadlines and ensuring projects run on time and budget
- Client focused, dedicated to fostering close client relationships, resolving issues and exceeding expectations
- Business development experience preferred
- Providing leadership and mentoring to junior team members

About you
Client focused, proactive and collaborative with a passion for delivering world class service. You are committed to continuous improvement and lifelong learning, with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate teams. You thrive in a consultancy environment and are dedicated to building strong relationships both internally and externally.

Qualifications
Degree in a construction related discipline
MRICS, MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification