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Construction Procurement Manager
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 600 - 650 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kidlington
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Interim Senior Construction Procurement Specialist
Rate: £650 per day (Umbrella)
Location: TVP HQ(N) – Force Control
Contract: Initial 6 months (likely extension)
Clearance: Must be eligible for relevant vetting
Are you an experienced procurement professional with deep expertise in public sector construction and a passion for driving value, sustainability, and collaboration? We’re looking for a Senior Construction Procurement Specialist to lead high-impact initiatives aligned with the UK Government’s Construction Playbook.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver procurement strategies that reflect Construction Playbook best practices, including whole-life value, early supplier involvement, and collaboration.
Lead pre-market engagement activities, ensuring transparency and supplier readiness.
Implement should-cost modelling, benchmarking, and standardised contracts to improve procurement consistency and efficiency.
Champion innovation through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), digital tools, and sustainability frameworks aimed at net-zero carbon goals.
Ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, and other key legal frameworks.
Oversee the end-to-end procurement lifecycle – from strategy to tendering, award, and implementation.
Use extensive knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts to manage risk and facilitate effective project delivery.
Manage and influence complex stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment with Playbook priorities.
Upskill internal teams through training and mentoring to build long-term procurement capability.
Monitor and report on procurement performance against Playbook metrics, driving continuous improvement.
Essential Skills and Experience:
In-depth knowledge and successful application of the UK Government’s Construction Playbook.
Expertise in NEC and JCT contract terms with a strong grasp of risk allocation and collaboration.
Solid understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work.
Proven ability to lead compliant, high-value public sector procurement across all stages.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Experience leading, training, and developing procurement teams.
Professional qualification such as CIPS (or equivalent).
Desirable:
Knowledge of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and their implementation.
Experience on major capital projects in the public sector.
Familiarity with sustainability and net-zero carbon integration into procurement.
Use of digital procurement platforms and E-procurement systems.
Understanding of whole-life cost principles.
Membership of RICS or similar body.
This is a pivotal role where your leadership and strategic insight will directly shape capital project delivery within a critical public sector environment.
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