Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager - Defence & Infrastructure Consultancy
I'm supporting a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy with a proven track record delivering major UK programmes across defence, transport, energy, and public infrastructure. Due to continued growth and long-term framework wins, they're looking to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to join their team in London.
This is a key client-facing role working on complex, high-value defence and infrastructure programmes. You'll play a critical part in shaping procurement strategies, managing commercial risk, and supporting delivery across the full lifecycle of capital projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies for major defence and infrastructure programmes
- Provide strategic commercial input across pre- and post-contract stages, including cost planning, contract negotiation, risk management, and change control
- Work closely with client teams and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with public sector procurement frameworks
- Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including documentation, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
- Support contract management activities across NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke forms
- Mentor junior commercial staff and contribute to internal capability development
Requirements:
- Substantial commercial and procurement experience within a consultancy or client-side environment
- Background in delivering large-scale defence, infrastructure or government-led programmes
- Excellent knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015) and procurement routes
- Strong commercial acumen and contract expertise (NEC3/4 essential)
- Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain it) is
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or related discipline
- MCIPS, MRICS, or similar professional accreditation desirable
Why Apply?
- Be part of nationally significant infrastructure and defence programmes
- Join a market-leading consultancy with long-term client relationships and framework agreements
- Excellent career progression into strategic account and leadership roles
- Flexible hybrid working and a high-performing, collaborative team culture
- Competitive salary, structured bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
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