Contracts and Procurement Lead in Peacehaven

Contracts and Procurement Lead

Full-time (37 Hours) – Permanent – Grade B2 – C2: £31,537 – £41,771 per annum (Career Graded)

North Kesteven District Council seeks an experienced construction or project professional to join the Safe and Decent Homes team. This post places you at the heart of a busy property services division critical in delivering the Council’s HRA Business Plan functions through Procurement, Budget Management and Contract Management.

Job Requirements

• Skill and aptitude for procurement, client care, communication and negotiation
• Attained or working towards an RICS qualification or equivalent, and/or relevant significant industry experience
• Work within codes of conduct, financial regulations, ethics and professional practice
• Conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution
• High‑quality data management and analysis, with a teamwork ethic

Key Responsibilities

• Cost estimation and budgeting, including 30‑year planning of investment and component replacement programmes
• Actively leading procurements and contract management, including contract uplifts, cost control and management
• Supporting valuations and payments to suppliers and contractors
• Accurate financial reporting and legal compliance

Key Attributes

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across operational delivery and finance teams
• High level of procurement experience and knowledge of procurement routes (RFQs, ITTs and frameworks)
• Competence across all aspects of contract management and procurement
• Highly analytical, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• A highly organised, dynamic, confident and conscientious individual
• Basic knowledge of construction‑related health and safety
• Sound financial knowledge, including working with indices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of Property Services at a technical level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to work collaboratively and support a varied range of projects and contracts, this could be the role for you.