Procurement Associate

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. 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. As our team grows, we are looking for a Procurement Associate—a senior commercial professional with a proven track record of delivering value through strategic procurement and contract management. This is a pivotal role for someone with extensive experience who is ready to step into greater leadership, support business development, and mentor the next generation of procurement professionals. You will not only lead high-value projects and frameworks—you will help shape our procurement offering, contribute to bids, grow client relationships and take a proactive role in the development of our team and service line. What You Will Do As a Procurement Associate, you will lead strategic procurement and contract delivery across multiple clients or programmes, take ownership of key accounts, and influence how we deliver excellence in commercial outcomes. You’ll mentor and guide more junior staff, drive internal initiatives, and play an active role in building the team’s profile, internally and externally. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Procurement Delivery: Lead procurement strategy development, market engagement and commercial delivery on major projects and frameworks. Provide senior commercial advice to clients—navigating complex commercial decisions, regulatory requirements and risk trade-offs. Design and oversee compliant and robust procurement processes aligned with client goals, policy frameworks, and legislative requirements (e.g. PCR2015, DSPCR2011, PA2023, SSR2014). Advise on…