Overview
In this role you will own the end-to-end procurement for allocated packages on hyperscale data centre projects, ensuring strategies, documentation and evaluations align with the client’s programme and risk framework. You will collaborate with delivery partners, contractors and suppliers to secure timely, compliant awards and manage long-lead equipment risks. The position offers international exposure across UK, EMEA and APAC with senior leadership interaction and significant impact on project delivery. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape procurement outcomes on mission-critical infrastructure.
Pay / Benefits
- remote/hybrid working
- career development opportunities
- international exposure
- travel to London and overseas locations
- direct involvement with senior leadership
- globally recognised brand
Responsibilities
- Review procurement strategies, plans and package schedules
- Check RFP scope, pricing schedules, evaluation criteria and contract conditions
- Review and challenge tender documentation before issue
- Attend supplier clarification meetings and manage bidder queries to close-out
- Review bid levelling, normalisation and evaluation scoring
- Assess contract award recommendations for compliance, value and risk
- Prepare client-side assessments and obtain required approvals
- Maintain procurement schedules against construction needs and programme dates
- Monitor long-lead equipment, slots, lead times and delivery risks
- Procure MEP packages, electrical and mechanical equipment, consultants and professional services
- Provide weekly package status, risks and decisions
- Capture lessons learned for future tenders and projects
Key requirements
- 10+ years' experience in construction or engineering procurement/commercial roles
- Experience managing tenders from RFP to contract award
- Experience working for a PMC, main contractor, hyperscale/colocation owner or similar
- Strong data centre or mission-critical project experience
- Experience procuring MEP packages, long-lead electrical/mechanical equipment and professional services
- Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or JCT and client-specific contract terms
- Experience managing procurement across multiple countries in EMEA or APAC
- Strong commercial analysis and bid levelling skills, with advanced Excel capability
- Right to work in the UK
- Leadership and stakeholder management experience
- MCIPS, MRICS or equivalent qualification advantageous
- Experience using procurement platforms such as Ariba, Coupa or similar
- Second language relevant to EMEA or APAC markets beneficial
- leadership
- stakeholder management
- communication
- NEC/FIDIC/JCT contract knowledge
- advanced Excel
- Ariba
Procurement Manager in London employer: Conrad Consulting
Join a leading engineering consultancy in London that prioritises innovation and digital engineering, offering an exceptional work culture where your contributions directly shape the future of BIM practices. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to mentorship opportunities and the chance to work on high-profile projects alongside industry experts, ensuring a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment. The company values collaboration and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
