Head of Procurement

MarkJames ?; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir in the UK seeks a Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager / Head of Procurement & Commercial to own the commercial delivery of multi‑billion onshore infrastructure projects. Based in Perth or Glasgow with hybrid working (2–3 days in the office), you will drive procurement, contracting and cost control across mega capital workstreams.

The role requires deep experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects in the UK, NEC contracts, and a hands‑on leadership style.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of senior commercial experience.
• Direct ownership of mega infrastructure projects (£1bn+).
• Proven procurement, negotiation and contract management.
• Experience with onshore UK infrastructure and NEC contracts.
• Strategic supplier relationship management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial ownership for end‑to‑end delivery of mega onshore infrastructure projects (£1bn+) including Overhead Lines, Substations and Underground Cabling.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies, governance, and contracting approaches.
• Manage costs, forecasting and value optimisation across high‑value portfolios.
• Lead supplier relationships with stakeholders to secure best commercial outcomes.
• Handle claims and ensure ethical practices while meeting project objectives.

Job description

Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager / Head of Procurement & Commercial

Location: Perth or Glasgow (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week in office)

Contract: 12 months

Sector: Energy / Utilities / Infrastructure

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading organisation in the energy transmission sector to recruit an exceptionally experienced Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager or Head of Procurement & Commercial on an initial 12 month contract, based in either Perth or Glasgow. This is a high-profile, senior leadership opportunity for a seasoned commercial practitioner with a proven track record of delivering mega capital infrastructure projects at the very highest level.

This is not a people management role in name only - we are looking for a hands‑on, senior commercial leader with direct and demonstrable experience of owning and delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure programmes from the ground up.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Procurement & Commercial for Onshore Delivery, you will take full Commercial Ownership and responsibility for the commercial delivery of one or more mega capital infrastructure projects – covering Overhead Lines, Substations and/or Underground Cabling – with individual project values of circa £1 billion or more. You will be a key member of a multi‑disciplinary team, driving value, innovation and best practice across the full procurement and commercial lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking full commercial ownership and accountability for the end-to-end delivery of one or more mega onshore infrastructure capital projects (£1bn+) covering Overhead Lines, Substations and/or Underground Cabling
• Implementing strong commercial and contracting strategies and executing end-to-end procurement activities to meet the diverse needs of the transmission business whilst complying with governance frameworks
• Disciplined cost control and accurate forecasting across complex, high-value project portfolios
• Strategic key supplier relationship management, working with stakeholders to ensure the best commercial outcomes
• Handling claims preparation and resolution whilst safeguarding business objectives with a commitment to ethical practices
• Embedding a consistent approach to reduce total cost of ownership and achieving value leadership targets

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 20 years of senior commercial experience as a hands‑on practitioner - not solely as a people manager
• Direct Commercial Ownership and responsibility for the commercial delivery of one or more mega capital infrastructure projects for Overhead Lines, Substations and/or Underground Cabling with a value of circa £1 billion or more
• Proven experience of the full delivery phase of mega onshore infrastructure capital projects in demanding timescales in the UK, both pre and post contract, using NEC contracts
• A strong background as commercial lead with responsibility for procuring, negotiating and managing contracts, associated risks, suppliers and sub‑contractors
• A professional, dynamic and agile approach to the successful commercial delivery of complex capital programmes covering the entire range of procurement and commercial activities from development through to execution
• FRICS/MRICS qualification, a Quantity Surveying degree, or equivalent direct entry to a recognised professional body
• A deep understanding of financial impacts, operational requirements and capital project dynamics to make informed and responsible commercial decisions

The Details

• 12 month contract
• Perth or Glasgow based with hybrid working - 2 to 3 days per week in office
• Travel required
• BPSS security clearance will be required
• Interview process: Teams

This is an exceptional opportunity for a truly senior commercial professional to make a significant impact on one of the UK's most ambitious energy infrastructure programmes. If you have the experience and credentials outlined above, we would love to hear from you.