Procurement & Project Assurance Principal Consultant

Procurement & Project Assurance Principal Consultant

We are searching for an experienced Procurement & Project Assurance Principal Consultant. Join a consulting team that helps clients deliver major capital programmes and procurement activities with confidence.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

As a Principal Consultant, you'll assess delivery health, strengthen governance and controls, and provide independent challenge for the delivery of procurement activities and complex capital projects on time, on budget, and aligned to strategy.

You will make an impact by supporting the delivery of high quality project assurance and procurement assurance reviews across major capital programmes.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Support in planning and executing project and programme assurance reviews.
• Contribute technical knowledge in project management and procurement frameworks.
• Engage with client stakeholders to request information, clarify queries and understand processes.
• Conduct detailed testing, evidence gathering and analysis assigned over the assurance engagements.
• Assist in performing project health checks, gateway reviews and real time assurance activities.
• Contribute to the assessments of governance frameworks, PMO maturity, risk management and project controls.
• Assist in reviewing supplier due diligence, tender evaluations, supplier selection decisions and scoring rationales under senior direction.
• Analyse procurement documentation and summarise key observations.
• Identify and document key risks and issues, escalating where appropriate and proposing initial observations.
• Prepare working papers and contribute to draft assurance reports, summarising findings and recommendations.
• Participate in internal knowledge sharing, quality reviews and methodology development.
• Support business development efforts when needed (research, data analysis, slide drafting).

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or Supply Chain.
• Master's degree (MBA or MSc in Project Management/Supply Chain) - preferable.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification.
• Experience supporting project assurance and/or procurement assurance within professional services or a large programme environment.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile).
• Working knowledge of procurement lifecycle (planning, tendering, evaluation, contract management).
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement platforms.
• Ability to perform detailed testing, analyse evidence and identify potential risks or control gaps.
• Effective communication skills, including preparing clear working papers and drafting report content.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Positive team player with a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to travel when required.

What we can offer you:

• Hybrid and flexible working (3 days in the office).
• 26 days holiday with option to purchase additional days.
• Lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits including financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in house Talent Development team.