Infrastructure Procurement Director (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading airport as a Senior Procurement Manager to shape the future of air travel. You will lead procurement strategies for major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and driving efficiency, while fostering a collaborative team culture. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a welcome bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

5% Welcome bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Free holiday parking

Discounted travel schemes

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in capital procurement and contract management on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience across the full procurement lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contract forms and procurement of professional services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy.
• Approve procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Build and inspire a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial or construction field

Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM

Certifications like APM, Prince2, or Lean

Job description

Join the UK's second-largest airport and help shape the future of air travel. London Gatwick is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead its ambitious infrastructure investment plan. As the world's most efficient single-runway airport, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and performance—this is your chance to be part of it.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development and implementation of our Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy (SCS) aligned with investment plans and business objectives.
2. Approve procurement strategies and tender award recommendations for multiple construction programmes.
3. Oversee procurement across project and programme levels, ensuring consistency, control, and compliance with governance standards.
4. Engage with suppliers across the supply chain, managing risk, communication, and performance across approximately 100 suppliers.
5. Lead framework procurement and negotiation processes, defining responsibilities and establishing robust controls.
6. Champion best practice procurement across all projects, driving value and efficiency while managing risk and opportunity.
7. Build and inspire a high-performing procurement team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
8. Ensure full compliance with NEC4 contracts, RIBA project lifecycle, and London Gatwick's commercial standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial or construction field.
2. Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM is essential; additional certifications like APM, Prince2, or Lean are desirable.
3. Proven leadership in capital procurement and contract management on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
4. Extensive experience across the full procurement lifecycle with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
5. Strong understanding of NEC4 contract forms (A, C, E) and procurement of design, professional services, specialist systems, and construction.
6. Track record of delivering complex procurements in highly regulated environments, driving strategic outcomes and commercial value.
7. A collaborative leader capable of coaching, developing others, and fostering an inclusive team culture.

What We Offer:

Our employees report that working here is unique and engaging, with daily experiences that set us apart from other airports. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 5% Welcome bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free holiday parking
• Discounted travel schemes
• On-site parking

Working at London Gatwick:

At London Gatwick, our people are our greatest asset. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and can voice their ideas. We believe our success depends on our inclusive culture.

For more about working at London Gatwick, visit our Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport.

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