Procurement Consultant at Turnertownsend | Birmingham

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Director of Procurement to join our dynamic team at Turner Townsend. This pivotal role will involve leading procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal sourcing and best practices within our projects.The successful candidate will play a crucial part in optimizing our procurement processes and will be responsible for contract negotiations, cost management, and risk assessment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects across Birmingham.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for an experienced and motivated Associate Director of Procurement to oversee our Renewable Energy Capital Programmes and Projects. In this pivotal role, you will lead procurement strategies that drive efficiency and sustainability across our diverse projects in the renewable energy sector.Your expertise will help us secure the best resources and services while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. As a key member of our Infrastructure team, you will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Embark on a Journey of Growth with AECOMAECOM Advisory is on the lookout for innovative and passionate professionals to bolster our strategic procurement services. Our mission is to deliver high-value insights and leadership throughout the comprehensive procurement lifecycle, empowering our clients to effectively execute their capital investment programs, transformative projects, and asset enhancement efforts. We aim to gather the most skilled individuals in the industry to form a diverse and dynamic team. Our clientele, spanning both public and private sectors, relies on us to tackle their most intricate challenges.Building on AECOM’s extensive expertise in infrastructure design and execution, AECOM Advisory serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives and decision-makers, addressing their most urgent enterprise and strategic demands. We manage projects across the infrastructure sector, currently emphasizing aviation, defense, energy, and water utilities.We are pioneering a new category of consulting firm; one that leverages operational and technical expertise from our wider platform to provide clients with deep industry insights and capability-driven solutions.As a leader in our fast-paced, supportive team of diverse consulting professionals, you will thrive in our strong culture of mentorship and collaborative problem-solving. Our mission to tackle the most complex and impactful client challenges is complemented by career pathways that foster both professional development and personal growth.Your Role:Project Leadership: Act as the strategic procurement lead for significant infrastructure projects, offering visionary guidance on delivery models, contract strategies, and commercial frameworks that align with client objectives.Client Relationship Management: Develop and sustain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, providing expert advice on procurement strategy and execution to ensure alignment with market trends and client aspirations.Oversee Procurement Processes: Direct the complete procurement lifecycle, including supplier engagement, tender development, evaluation, and negotiations, ensuring the delivery of high-value, multidisciplinary solutions.Drive Business Growth: Play a vital role in the growth and evolution of AECOM Advisory, identifying expansion opportunities and leading successful work-winning initiatives, including proposal development.Champion Quality and Innovation: Promote quality assurance and continuous improvement in project outcomes, representing AECOM as a leader in strategic procurement through participation in industry forums and thought leadership activities.

Role Overview AECOM is hiring an Associate Director of Ecology in Birmingham. This leadership position oversees a team of ecologists and environmental specialists, supporting a range of projects focused on sustainable development and biodiversity. What You Will Do Lead and mentor a team working across multiple ecological and environmental projects. Guide ecological assessments and habitat restoration work. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations on all assigned projects. Promote practices that protect and enhance biodiversity through each stage of project delivery. About the Team The Birmingham-based ecology group at AECOM collaborates on projects that support environmental stewardship and responsible development. The team values practical expertise and a commitment to positive ecological outcomes.

Begin Your Journey. Elevate Your Career.As a vital member of AECOM's Advisory Services division, our Strategic Procurement team recognizes the essential role a well-crafted and market-tested procurement strategy plays in driving project success. This strategy is fundamental to securing the right supply chain partners and fostering commercial relationships that align with project goals.In alignment with our Advisory Services vision, we aspire to be acknowledged both internally and externally as a premier provider of strategic and technical procurement advisory services across the UK and Ireland. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our clients, establishing ourselves as trusted advisors renowned for our excellence and innovation.Our ApproachWe work closely with clients to formulate and implement a procurement strategy that meets their specific success criteria. Leveraging insights and lessons learned from previous projects, we ensure the most effective methodologies are applied at every stage of the commercial lifecycle. Our aim is to complement client teams and maximize value, as we believe our success is intertwined with that of our clients.Your Key Responsibilities:Deliver top-notch procurement advice and support for AECOM's infrastructure clients on their flagship projects.Lead and support high-profile projects and programs as the strategic procurement expert.Contribute to the expansion of our service offerings, driving continuous improvement and innovation.Collaborate with AECOM colleagues to provide high-value, multi-discipline solutions that achieve quality outcomes for clients.Challenge yourself within a market-leading organization, with opportunities for personal and professional development alongside your peers.If you are driven by innovation and eager to transform ambitious ideas into reality, AECOM invites you to join our team. Here, we don’t just build infrastructure; we uplift communities and improve lives. Follow our AECOM LinkedIn page to stay informed about the impactful projects we are undertaking and witness the difference we are making in the industry!

Join our team at Turner Townsend as a Senior Procurement Consultant. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your procurement expertise to drive efficiency and value across multiple infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with clients to deliver innovative procurement solutions, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.Your responsibilities will include developing procurement strategies, leading negotiations, and managing supplier relationships. You will also play a crucial role in advising clients on best practices and compliance issues.

Role overview AECOM is hiring an Associate Director of Development Infrastructure based in Birmingham. This position combines leadership with direct involvement in infrastructure projects, guiding work from initial planning stages through to delivery. The role requires both strategic thinking and practical oversight to ensure successful project outcomes. Main responsibilities Manage and progress infrastructure development projects, making sure they meet client expectations and comply with regulations. Lead the planning and execution of several initiatives at once, setting direction and priorities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, fostering cooperation to achieve project goals.

Join our dynamic team at Turner Townsend as a Senior Consultant specializing in Transformational Procurement. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your extensive expertise to drive innovative procurement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional value to our clients.Your responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing procurement processes, and implementing best practices that align with industry standards. You will also mentor junior consultants and contribute to the continuous improvement of our consulting methodologies.

Join Turner Townsend as an Associate Director of Estimating, where you will lead infrastructure projects and collaborate with a team of professionals to deliver exceptional results. Your role will involve overseeing estimating functions, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to the growth of our infrastructure department.

Turner Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Cost Management to join our dynamic team in Birmingham. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing cost management processes and ensuring the financial success of our real estate projects. You will work closely with clients, project managers, and various stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.As an Associate Director, you will lead a team of cost management professionals, providing mentorship and guidance while fostering a collaborative environment. Your expertise will be critical in budgeting, forecasting, and managing project costs to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? As the Associate Director of Project Management at Turner Townsend, you will play a pivotal role in leading our project management initiatives within the Infrastructure department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to major projects that shape communities.

Begin your journey with us and expand your horizons.AECOM is on the lookout for an Associate Director in Civil Engineering to lead technical initiatives across various projects for data centre clients. This role encompasses site due diligence, master planning, detailed design, and construction support. Your contributions will be pivotal in fostering business growth, nurturing client relationships, and enhancing AECOM's civil engineering expertise in the data centre market.In this position, you will be part of a Civil Engineering Business Unit, working collaboratively with ground engineers, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, process engineers, architects, project managers, environmental specialists, and surveyors both in the UK and internationally, all dedicated to our data centre projects.As a representative of AECOM in the Data Centres Market Sector, you will play a crucial role across EMEA and within AECOM Europe and beyond. You will apply your civil engineering knowledge to ensure successful project delivery for our major tech clients, emphasizing technical excellence, resilience, and seamless integration across disciplines. This will involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and globally, reinforcing AECOM's standing in the Hyperscale and Co-location data centre markets.Key Responsibilities:Deliver civil engineering technical leadership and design governance for data centre and critical infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to AECOM standards and regulatory frameworks.Oversee and validate civil engineering designs and specifications, devising practical solutions for site development, earthworks, drainage, pavements, access, utility infrastructure, and civil engineering tasks related to data centres.Facilitate coordination among civil engineers and technical specialists engaged in our data centre project portfolio, including ground, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers, project managers, architects, and environmental consultants across the UK and our global operations.Enhance client engagement, business development, asset evaluations, and strategies for expansion or upgrades while mentoring civil engineers to bolster AECOM's technical proficiency within the Data Centres sector.Join us and thrive:At AECOM, we offer a range of core and tailored benefits aimed at supporting your future and well-being, designed to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model for optimal work-life balance, access to technical practice networks, AECOM University, and dedicated volunteering days.

Join our dynamic team at DPDgroup UK as a Senior Procurement Manager for IT Products and Services. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and processes related to IT products and services that drive our business operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify needs, negotiate contracts, and ensure the best value for our organization.As a key player in our finance department, you will leverage your expertise to manage supplier relationships, assess market trends, and implement innovative procurement solutions. Your insights will contribute to optimizing our supply chain and enhancing overall efficiency.

Join Our Dynamic TeamOur Transmission and Distribution (T&D) team specializes in high voltage (HV) design for electrical power projects operating at transmission and distribution voltage levels. This position is centered on primary plant design for extensive infrastructure, grid connections, and private networks at voltage levels typically ranging from 132 kV to 400 kV. Typical projects encompass feasibility studies, optioneering, Front End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed design, and design assurance for both existing and new substations and associated infrastructure.With our continued expansion across a diverse array of projects and clients, we are seeking a seasoned Associate Director - HV Substations (UK) to join our Transmission & Distribution division. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise within a multidisciplinary, innovative team and to contribute to a varied portfolio of pioneering projects. One notable initiative you may engage in is the UK National Grid's Great Grid Partnership, part of a £9 billion enterprise collaboration aimed at connecting clean energy to homes and businesses throughout England and Wales by 2030.Start Here. Grow Here.Key Responsibilities:Facilitate substation technical discussions with clients and internal multidisciplinary teams to establish project scopes, define interfaces, and guarantee successful delivery.Oversee the technical delivery with engineering teams by establishing methodologies, supporting scope comprehension, tracking progress, and performing quality checks on deliverables prior to client submission.Utilize your understanding of the substation project and asset lifecycle from a design perspective to ensure the successful delivery of client projects.Collaborate with the project management team to produce resource forecasts and project timelines.Exhibit commercial awareness in proposal development, manage project costs, and identify new opportunities.Build and maintain client relationships by understanding their requirements and establishing trust, fostering a client-oriented project delivery approach.Champion safety in design practices across all projects.Provide mentorship and development support to junior staff to enhance team capabilities and capacity over time.

Join AECOM as an Associate Director - Major Projects Ecology Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in leading ecological initiatives within significant projects. Your expertise will guide sustainable practices, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while driving innovative solutions to ecological challenges.

Join Our TeamAt AECOM, our Transport Development Planning and Management Team is at the forefront of delivering innovative projects across the UK and internationally. Engaging in diverse sectors, we are proud to support developments in housebuilding, including visionary planning approvals like the Langarth Garden Village. We collaborate with major organizations such as Jaguar Land Rover, various Universities, and NHS Trusts to enhance their Estates. Our extensive portfolio includes urban regeneration projects like Liverpool Street Station, Cardiff Central Square, and Kings Quarter in Gloucester. For the public sector, we assist numerous Highways Authorities in Development Management and Local Plan preparation. We encourage our staff to broaden their knowledge and experience by working across different sectors.AECOM provides a comprehensive array of services within the Built Environment, promoting collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to unlock significant value for our clients. Our deep expertise enables us to manage complex projects and deliver impactful outcomes. We are also leading the transport work for several Solar Energy Development Consent Orders (DCOs) in the UK, with many more in progress. Alongside our Buildings and Places colleagues, we offer multidisciplinary services for development clients such as Homes England.Your RoleAre you ready to push the limits of what's possible?We are looking for a driven individual to join our well-established Development Planning and Management Team in Birmingham as an Associate Director. Your primary focus will be to lead growth in the West Midlands private sector market, bringing in new projects that enhance connectivity, sustainability, and overall quality of life.About YouWe seek a client-focused Associate Director who can significantly contribute to driving growth in the West Midlands area. You will be part of a high-performing team of Development Planners with a stable workload. This role represents a significant investment in an individual capable of expanding our client base and driving revenue growth. Ideally, you will have a proven track record in business development and team management, taking the lead on project delivery, managing client and stakeholder relationships, coordinating teams, ensuring quality, and achieving outstanding results.The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated professional, well-connected within the West Midlands development market, and eager to take a lead role in client engagement while managing dynamic teams focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Join our dynamic team at Turner Townsend as a Procurement Consultant, where you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic procurement initiatives across various sectors. We are seeking enthusiastic professionals at all levels who possess security clearance and are ready to contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional value to our clients.As a Procurement Consultant, you will be responsible for analyzing procurement processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing effective strategies that align with our clients' goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of procurement activities.

Role overview AECOM seeks an Associate Director of Data Centres to lead high-voltage substation design projects in the UK. This Birmingham-based role calls for leadership in managing complex assignments and supporting a team focused on advancing energy infrastructure for data centres. What you will do Oversee the design and delivery of HV substations tailored for data centre projects Work closely with engineers and project stakeholders to achieve strong technical outcomes Use electrical engineering knowledge to address challenges in the energy sector Requirements Experience in high-voltage substation design and a background in electrical engineering are essential. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are needed to guide projects and support team development. Working at AECOM AECOM emphasizes sustainable solutions and upholds high standards in every project. The company encourages professional growth and values contributions that support the future of energy infrastructure.

Join Ramboll as a Rail Buildings Associate/Director, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our rail infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that deliver innovative solutions while collaborating with a passionate team.