Construction Category Manager

TH Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Construction Sourcing Specialist to manage complex procurement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction industry, be familiar with JCT contracts, and possess excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This is a hybrid position with home-based work and client site visits primarily in the South. The role involves advising governments and public sector agencies on procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the construction industry like Quantity Surveyor, PM, EA or CA background.
• Experience working with or within public sector Contracting Authorities.
• MCIPS, RICS or relevant professional qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value, complex construction procurement projects.
• Advise on routes to market, contracting models and tendering strategies.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis.

Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Supplier management skills

Passion for delivering value

Education

Educated to degree level

Tools

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Public Contracts Regulations 2015 knowledge

Procurement Act 2023 knowledge

Job description

This is a home-based role with visits to client sites (mainly based in the South).

The Role

As a Construction Sourcing Specialist, you'll be at the heart of delivering complex sourcing projects across the construction category, working with Government Departments, Local Authorities, and Public Sector Agencies. You'll act as a trusted advisor, driving commercial value, regulatory compliance, and innovative procurement strategies.

This is a client-facing, hybrid role where you'll collaborate with internal teams—including legal, commercial, and operations—to deliver best-in-class procurement services that align with client goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-value, complex construction procurement projects
• Advise on routes to market, contracting models (JCT, NEC), and tendering strategies
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to inform sourcing decisions
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and key suppliers
• Negotiate favourable commercial terms, ensuring best practice and compliance
• Support delivery of social value and sustainability objectives through procurement
• Collaborate with internal teams across legal, finance, operations, and implementation

What we are looking for

• Solid understanding of the construction industry - e.g. Quantity Surveyor, PM, EA or CA background
• Familiar with standard forms of building contracts (particularly JCT)
• Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and supplier management skills
• Passion for delivering value, innovation, and continuous improvement

Skills and experience

• Educated to degree level
• Experience working with or within public sector Contracting Authorities
• MCIPS, RICS or relevant professional qualification (desirable)

About Constellia

Constellia - Neutral Vendor solutions for Goods, Services, Technology and Works. Established in 2007, Constellia is one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies and a leading Neutral Vendor Managed Service Provider in the UK. We manage over £300 million of spend across 200+ public and private sector organisations.