Procurement Consultant
Full TimeJob Overview
Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world class service to our clients. Our dedicated team of over 1,500 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services from a network of UK, Irish 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
Our Procurement and Contract Management team operates at the heart of project delivery, providing commercial insight and strategic input across a broad range of sectors. We are at the forefront of delivering commercial excellence across complex, high-value programmes. From shaping early market engagement to driving contract performance, we work across high-value, high-impact projects in a variety of sectors—helping clients deliver value, manage risk, providing strategic advice, shaping procurement strategies, and ensuring world class contract delivery.
We are currently seeking a Procurement Consultant to contribute to our growing portfolio of public and private sector clients. You will be part of a high-performing team delivering effective procurement strategies and managing supplier contracts through the full commercial lifecycle.
Working closely with senior commercial professionals, stakeholders and delivery teams, this is an exciting opportunity for a developing procurement professional to gain exposure to complex projects and build both sector knowledge and technical expertise.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience delivering procurement activities and managing elements of contract administration. You’ll be comfortable working across multiple priorities, confident in engaging with suppliers and stakeholders, and ready to continue developing your understanding of procurement regulations, supplier markets and risk management.
What You Will Do
What You Will Do
As a Procurement Consultant, your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting procurement planning, running sourcing activities, managing contract documentation, and ensuring compliance with commercial governance processes. You’ll also have opportunities to work on innovation, drive social value, and help improve supply chain outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Delivery:
- Assist in developing procurement strategies that align with client objectives and project needs.
- Lead or support end-to-end procurement processes including documentation drafting, evaluation, moderation, and contract award.
- Identify and engage suitable suppliers and delivery partners through robust market engagement.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure technical, commercial, and legal inputs are considered.
Contract Management:
- Support or lead on contract mobilisation and handover to delivery teams.
- Draft and manage contract change controls, variations, extensions and terminations.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, or review meetings, escalating risks or issues appropriately.
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure key commercial obligations are tracked and delivered.
Commercial Assurance and Risk Management:
- Support commercial assurance reviews, providing evidence and documentation to demonstrate compliance.
- Identify commercial risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
- Advise on procurement regulation (e.g. Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Defence & Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011), with support from senior colleagues.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build trusted relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Communicate procurement and commercial issues clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
- Contribute to workshops, market engagement events, and project meetings.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Contribute to the improvement of commercial tools, templates, and processes.
- Stay up to date on market trends and procurement reform developments.
- Champion social value, sustainability, and SME engagement where applicable.
About You
- Degree qualified (or equivalent relevant experience).
- CIPS or working towards professional accreditation desirable.
- Understanding of public procurement frameworks and regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail, with ability to analyse commercial data and draft documentation.
- Experience in running procurement activities or supporting commercial delivery on live contracts.
- A team player, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and contribute ideas.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of eSourcing tools or contract management platforms desirable.