Procurement Senior Associate
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 looking for a Senior Associate to take a leadership role within our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable and experienced commercial professional to lead by example—delivering complex client work, guiding project teams, and being a trusted and accountable professional to clients at senior levels.
You will combine hands-on delivery with strategic oversight—owning key accounts, mentoring junior team members, and helping shape the future of our Procurement offering. You’ll be seen as a go-to figure both inside and outside the organisation, ensuring we consistently deliver quality, innovation and a world class service.
What You Will Do
As a Procurement Senior Associate, you will lead procurement and contract management delivery across complex portfolios and strategic frameworks. You will provide subject matter expertise, drive excellence in delivery, and hold a visible leadership role in front of clients and stakeholders.
You will be expected to take ownership of key client relationships, provide oversight across multiple commissions, and support business development and service growth.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery & Strategic Procurement
- Lead end-to-end procurement delivery across complex and high-value projects and frameworks.
- Shape and implement procurement strategies—tailored to client needs, policy environments, and commercial objectives.
- Provide senior-level commercial advice on regulatory compliance, risk allocation, and market engagement (e.g. under PCR2015, DSPCR2011, PA2023, SSR2014).
- Design innovative sourcing approaches including early supplier engagement, competitive dialogue, outcome-based specifications and framework structures.
- Oversee procurement documentation, evaluation processes, moderation sessions, governance checkpoints and contract award activities.
- Guide negotiations with suppliers and support the drafting of bespoke, NEC, JCT or hybrid contract forms.
Contract Management & Commercial Assurance
- Support mobilisation and transition planning for strategic contracts.
- Lead the development of contract management plans, KPIs, commercial dashboards and reporting processes.
- Provide strategic input to change control, performance management and dispute resolution activities.
- Identify and manage commercial risks across portfolios—ensuring controls are embedded throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Champion Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approaches that drive continuous improvement and value for money.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key client contact—building trusted relationships, offering proactive advice and leading stakeholder meetings.
- Represent G&T in client governance forums and project boards—supporting decision-making and account strategy.
- Take accountability for client outcomes, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery that exceeds expectations.
- Help identify opportunities for account growth and position wider service offerings.
Team Leadership & Development
- Provide visible leadership to project teams—setting delivery standards, offering guidance and resolving issues.
- Mentor and support Procurement Consultants and Associates—helping them grow technically and professionally.
- Review and assure the quality of outputs across bids, reports, procurement artefacts and client deliverables.
- Support resourcing and workload planning across multiple commissions.
Service Line Growth & Business Development
- Contribute to bid strategy, win themes and technical content for high-value proposals.
- Support development of delivery tools, templates and best practice guidance.
- Represent the organisation in client events, industry panels and thought leadership forums.
- Bring external insights—policy updates, market trends, regulatory changes—into our work and service design.
About You
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
- Full MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification.
- Substantial experience delivering complex procurement and contract management across the public and/or private sector.
- Deep understanding of procurement regulations and best practice, including public procurement frameworks.
- Experience managing teams and providing delivery assurance across multiple projects.
- Proven ability to build strong client relationships and act as a trusted strategic partner.
- Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills—comfortable operating with senior stakeholders.
- Track record of contributing to business growth, innovation and service development.