Hyperscale Data Centre Procurement Lead (Remote UK)

Building Careers UK Ltd

Manchester

Remote

GBP 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement for major hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and international markets. Working on the client side, you will oversee procurement activity through PMC and main contractors, guiding tender lifecycle from prep to award.

The role requires reviewing strategy, contracts and supplier performance with a focus on value, risk and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

10+ years' experience in construction, engineering, procurement or commercial management.
Experience taking tenders from RFP through to contract award.
Experience with PMC, main contractor, hyperscale operator, or similar.
Exposure to data centres or mission-critical projects.
Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC and/or JCT contracts.
International procurement across UK/EMEA/APAC.
Strong commercial analysis, bid levelling and Excel.
Leadership or management experience.
Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Review procurement strategies, tender programmes and package plans.
Ensure RFP documentation is commercially robust and aligned with client requirements.
Review scopes, pricing schedules, evaluation methodologies and contract terms.
Participate in supplier clarification and commercial meetings.
Challenge bid evaluations, levelling exercises and award recommendations.
Assess proposed contract awards for value, risk and compliance.
Manage packages through governance and approval to contract execution.
Monitor procurement programmes against construction dates and delays.
Track long-lead equipment and manufacturing constraints.