Role: Construction Procurement Manager
Location: Barrow In Furness – 2 days per week on-site
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + benefits
Construction Procurement Manager needed to join our client, an established defence engineering firm based in Barrow in Furness.
You will play a key role in leading procurement and contracting activities across construction and infrastructure projects forming part of a long-term, 10-year investment programme.
Please note we can only consider UK nationals for this position based on UK Security Clearance requirements.
What the role of the Construction Procurement Manager entails:
Some of the main duties of the Construction Procurement Manager will include:
- Develop and deliver procurement strategies for construction and infrastructure works, including civils, building and associated packages
- Lead end-to-end procurement of construction packages, including market engagement, tendering, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation and contract award
- Work alongside project and engineering teams to align procurement activities with programme milestones, cost plans and delivery priorities
- Lead supplier and contractor negotiations to achieve best value and robust commercial outcomes
- Support the selection of appropriate contract forms and commercial arrangements (e.g. NEC or similar)
- Ensure cost, risk and programme considerations are fully integrated into procurement decisions
- Identify and manage supply chain risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
- Support ongoing supplier performance and ensure delivery against agreed cost, quality and programme expectations
What experience you need to be the successful Construction Procurement Manager:
- Experience in procurement, commercial or supply chain roles within construction, infrastructure or major projects
- Understanding of cost, commercial management and procurement processes in a project environment
- Experience working with contractors and suppliers across construction or infrastructure delivery
- Familiarity with standard forms of construction contract such as NEC, JCT or equivalent
- Ability to manage tender processes, evaluate bids and support contract negotiations
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Procurement Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don’t miss out!
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