Construction Procurement Manager

Essex County Council; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Essex is seeking a temporary Construction Procurement Manager for a 12-month interim role. This position involves preparing tender documents, managing the tender process, and overseeing both low-value and large-scale projects to ensure compliance with public sector procurement standards. The ideal candidate should hold CIPS and TPP certifications, with prior experience in public sector procurement, especially within local government. Regular travel to site is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified procurement professional with CIPS and TPP certifications.
• Experience in public sector procurement, preferably in local government.
• Knowledge of construction industry and operational procurement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents and manage the tender process for projects.
• Draft approval reports and guide procurement through to contract execution.
• Collaborate with procurement leads to formulate strategies.
• Oversee compliance with public sector procurement thresholds.

Skills

Procurement management

Public sector procurement

Construction knowledge

CIPS certification

TPP certification

Job description

Overview

Harlow District Council is recruiting a temporary Construction Procurement Manager for an interim 12-month role based in Harlow, with a site presence of two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents and manage the tender process for construction projects across the council’s capital programme.
• Draft approval reports and guide projects from procurement through to contract execution.
• Collaborate with the HOPS Procurement Lead, Head of Pre‑Construction and Head of Commercial to formulate the procurement pipeline and develop contract strategies.
• Oversee both low‑value and large‑scale projects, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement thresholds.

Qualifications

• Qualified procurement professional with CIPS and TPP certifications.
• Previous experience working within public sector procurement, preferably in local government.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and a hands‑on operational approach to procurement.
• Willingness to travel to site on a regular basis and available to start on short notice.