Lead Procurement Consultant

The Opportunity

Arup ’s growing Procurement Advisory business is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join its national team, based in Leeds, Manchester, or Sheffield, with occasional travel. The role involves jointly leading procurement activities across the full project and procurement lifecycle, advising clients delivering capital programmes across multiple sectors, and providing best‑practice procurement strategy, tender management, and evaluation services to achieve sustainable, value‑driven outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating high‑quality procurement documentation and reports, contributing to business cases and delivery models, managing project teams and sub‑consultants, offering senior technical and pastoral support, and engaging clients through presentations, relationship building, and external representation. The role also requires strong client engagement and expert commercial advice to define, negotiate, and award standard and bespoke contracts.

• BSc qualified and Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
• Public‑sector procurement awareness, including the Public Contracts Regulations, Utilities Contracts Regulations, and upcoming Procurement Act.
• Experience drafting procurement strategies and tender evaluation reports across construction, infrastructure, and professional services projects, including knowledge of contracting strategies and commercial risk management.
• Understanding and application of contract forms such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC.

We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises contribution, with competitive, fair, and equitable pay. Benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection, and flexible benefits to support health, wellbeing, learning opportunities, and a career where you can thrive.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, respecting all protected characteristics and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.

Closing date: 20th of May.