Head of Capital Procurement in Belfast

The Head of Capital Procurement is responsible for leading and managing the procurement of the capital works programme (CWP) and the development and execution of the strategy for future capital delivery frameworks.

• Lead and manage the NIW Capital Procurement Strategy.
• Lead and manage procurement and tendering of all capital works projects through the e-Sourcing web system and ensure compliance with the Utilities Contract Regs and Procurement Act – where appropriate.
• Lead and manage the governance of project approval gateways, supporting overall status of Centre of Procurement Excellence.
• Lead and manage the Framework Supplier Performance management.
• Ensure the effective procurement of resources to deliver the capital investment programme.
• Quality assurance of contract documents and maintain the NIW standard set of NEC Contract Documents.
• Lead and manage compliance with H&S, EMS and other relevant legislation pertaining to the CWP.
• Represent NIW at various external groups at DRD, CPD, SIB, Industry, etc.; and play a lead role in maintaining ISO 9001 accreditation for NIW and as a Centre of Procurement Expertise.

The overall capital works programme is currently circa £350 million per annum. The Capital Works Programme (CWP) is a rolling programme, comprised at any one time of a large number of projects at varying stages of the design and delivery lifecycle. It is important that the programme is planned in an efficient and effective manner to ensure assets are delivered in line with business needs and the regulatory settlement.

Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:

• A third level qualification (e.g. degree/ HNC/ HND or equivalent) in any discipline; AND a minimum of 3 years relevant senior management experience within a capital investment programme environment, gained through direct involvement in construction procurement activity. OR (in the absence of a third level qualification) A minimum of 5 years relevant senior management experience within a capital investment programme environment, gained through direct involvement in construction procurement activity.
• At least 2 years’ relevant and successful senior level experience in each of the following:

• a) Experience in developing and executing strategies for significant capital procurement programmes £10 million or more using NEC contracts.
• b) Experience managing strategic supplier performance, including driving improvement and managing delivery risk.
• c) Strong senior level stakeholder engagement and communication skills across organisations and supply chains.
• d) Experience overseeing capital construction projects, including NEC contract delivery and commercial outcomes.

In the event of a large number of applications, in the first instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following desirable criteria:

• Experience operating within HMT Gateway processes and/or equivalent major programme governance frameworks.

In the second instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following, additional desirable criteria:

• Experience in procurement, supply chain management and governance to support a capital works programme of over £100m.

In the third instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following, additional desirable criteria:

• Chartered membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or similar.

In the fourth instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following, additional desirable criteria:

• Possess a professional qualification or achieved chartered / engineering qualifications or equivalent status.

This Band 3b role offers a competitive remuneration package. Salary will be confirmed with the successful candidate on appointment. Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1st April.

Westland Complex, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE.

• Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays.
• Flexible working and family friendly policies.
• Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI.
• Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial.

To submit your application, please click the APPLY icon. For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief, available below.

Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 18th May 2026 10.00am.

Interview Dates: W/C 1st June 2026.