Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

It’s how we’ve made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description

The Senior Procurement Support will be responsible for assisting in the procurement of the M500 Contract ensuring alignment with the project and commercial strategy. They will support the M500 Procurement team 1) to develop PQQ and ITT documentation including all aspects of the tender dialogue, 2) to manage PQQ and ITT tender evaluation processes and 3) to oversee that the M500 Contract procurement maximises value for money and ensure compliance with EU and Irish procurement law.

Principal Accountabilities:

Support in the management of the development and production of the procurement documents for both the pre-qualification and selection stages of the procurement of the M500 Contract including liaising with the legal advisors.
Support in the management of the approval process for tender and documents including NTA approvals and briefings.
Co-ordinate the process for responding to tenderer’s clarifications which shall include management of clarification trackers, coordination with the relevant Directorate functions to draft responses and liaising with legal advisors during the clarification period where required in order to mitigate any legal challenge or procurement process risk.
Support in the management of the PQQ and ITT evaluation process including development of evaluator training material, and monitoring progress during the evaluation process.
Coordinate the input of other Directorate functions in relation to evaluation of M500 Contract PQQ and tender submissions.
Manage and co-ordinate the technical workstream of the tender dialogue during the tender phase including all necessary preparation for the tender dialogue.
Support in the drafting or shortlisting letters for Qualification stages and regret and success letter during selection stage of the procurements, coordinating with legal advisors.

Experience:

10 years experience in a complex procurement environment with at least 5 years’ experience leading procurement activities across the project lifecycle through to procurement completion on a project of a similar scale / complexity
Experience in the procurement of PPP / DBFOM Contracts
Experience of tender dialogue / competitive dialogue process
Experience in procurement of European procurement directives, EU public/utilities civil, contract law and construction procurement as a client or for client bodies
Experience of preparing contract and tender documentation and specifications, evaluating and awarding tenders’, and contract award
Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across an organisation to drive effective decision making and to obtain the necessary assurance and approvals of procurement documentation

Skills:

Proficient using Microsoft Office platforms.
Strong ability to write, document, and maintain technical standards, guidelines, and workflows.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills
Ability to operate and execute effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines.
An ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to co-ordinate and communicate important information across various teams.
Ability to work in a collaborative manner that is positive, open, transparent and is a clear and effective communicator.
Ability to work proactively and independently.

Qualifications

Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g., engineering, supply chain, procurement, quantity surveying, business, or related disciple
Level 9 Masters in relevant field would be advantageous (or equivalent masters)
Chartered - desirable

Additional Information

What we offer you:

Full time, permanent
Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
8% Pension
25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)
Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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