Apprentice Procurement Supply Professional

Launch your career with Gleeds – a global consultancy shaping the future of the built environment.

We’re looking to bring onboard our 2026 Apprentice procurement & supply professional. If you're looking for a place that champions your growth, supports your journey to full qualification, and gives you the chance to work on world‑class projects, then the Gleeds apprenticeship Programme is where your future begins.

• Start your career with a globally recognised construction consultancy
• Gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of projects and sectors
• Ongoing support from experienced mentors and a dedicated development team
• Regular development reviews to help you grow and succeed
• Earn while you learn – no university tuition fees

• Support to achieve full membership of the MCIPS (Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional), which is a degree‑level qualification and multiple routes do this are available.
• Clear career progression opportunities within Gleeds
• Structured training, real project responsibility, and professional experience from day one
• A programme with flexible duration, blending real‑world experience with academic learning.

Ready to shape the future of Procurement and Supply Chain? At Gleeds, you can expect a varied workload and to play a significant role in the delivery of major infrastructure programmes. As an apprentice procurement professional, you’ll have unlimited access to our experts, all with years of experience across the industry. They’ll guide you as you gain hands‑on experience in strategy development, managing procurement processes, supplier relationship management and contract management in both private and public sector organisations.

• Support procurement managers in providing accurate and timely outputs.
• Support the development and implementation of commercial incentivisation models.
• Work with clients to understand their scope requirements.
• Assist with strategy development, optioneering, and business case processes.
• Conduct market analysis and engagement.
• Draft procurement documentation and work with stakeholders to ensure all tender submission requirements are collated, ready to be issued to the market.
• Manage procurement processes, including clarifications, evaluation, and preparing outcomes reports.
• Support contract mobilisation and administration, including payments and client reporting.

• GCSEs, grades A*-C including Maths and English at (grade
  4) and above or equivalent.
• 90 - 120 (UCAS) points A levels, or equivalent.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changes.
• Good ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Structured professional and personal development through our apprenticeship programme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well‑being comes first.
• Expand your horizons with global opportunities available to everyone.
• Agile ways of working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work‑life balance.
• A supportive and people‑focused company that is a recognised Great Place To Work 2025.
• Access to a health cash plan, which includes access to discounts on gym memberships, health products and experience days.