Job DescriptionSenior 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 Bristol. 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).
- 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.
If you're a Senior Commercial Manager or Procurement Specialist with experience in defence and infrastructure projects, this is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of nationally important programmes with long-term impact.
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