Construction Procurement Manager

Park Avenue Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Construction Procurement Manager to lead procurement for major works projects within a significant capital investment programme. You will work closely with the Property and Housing team to manage tender documents, processes, and stakeholder agreements. Candidates should possess CIPS and TPP qualifications, and have experience in public sector procurement and construction. This hands-on role includes site visits and offers an immediate start with strong impact.

Benefits

Work on a large-scale capital programme

High-profile role within a local authority

Qualifications

• CIPS and TPP qualifications required.
• Experience in public sector procurement, preferably local government.
• Construction or capital works experience is highly beneficial.
• Practical, operational approach required.
• Ability to travel to site is mandatory.
• Availability to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing tender documents.
• Running end-to-end tender processes.
• Writing approval and award reports.
• Managing procurements above and below PA23 thresholds.
• Using open, restricted and framework call‑off routes.
• Working with senior stakeholders to agree contract strategy and routes to market.
• Taking projects through to contract execution.

Skills

CIPS qualification

Public sector procurement experience

Construction experience

Operational approach

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of a local authority with a large housing stock and a significant capital investment programme (c£70m per annum). They are looking for experiencedht Construction Procurement Managers to help put the right supply chain in place and deliver major works projects.

The Role

You'll be embedded within the Property / Housing team, working closely with central procurement to take construction projects through the full procurement lifecycle and into contract.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and managing tender documents
• Running end-to-end tender processes
• Writing approval and award reports
• Managing procurements above and below PA23 thresholds
• Using open, restricted and framework call‑off routes
• Working with senior stakeholders to agree contract strategy and routes to market
• Taking projects through to contract execution

This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role with regular site visits.

About You

• CIPS and TPP qualifications
• Public sector procurement experience (local government preferred)
• Construction or capital works experience (highly beneficial)
• A practical, operational approach
• Ability to travel to site
• Availability to start at short notice

Why Apply?

• Work on a large‑scale capital programme
• High‑profile role within a local authority

Immediate requirement with strong impact

If you're an experienced construction procurement professional looking for your next local authority role, we'd like to hear from you