Interim Construction Procurement Manager

Carrington West; Harlow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Harlow is seeking a Construction Procurement Manager to oversee a major housing investment programme. The role involves leading procurement activities, managing tenders, and ensuring compliance while working closely with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong background in public sector procurement and relevant experience in construction projects. This is a site-based position for 4 days a week, offering a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years background in public sector procurement.
• Hands-on experience with construction or capital programme tenders.
• Great communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of large-scale capital programme across housing and property.
• Lead end-to-end construction procurement from tender drafting to contract award.
• Write clear and concise approval reports for decision-making.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Construction tender management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Construction Procurement Manager - Harlow District Council

£500 per day (Inside IR35)

Site-based in Harlow - 4 days per week

12-month contract | Interviews ASAP

Are you a hands-on procurement professional with experience in public sector construction projects? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Harlow District Council as they deliver a major programme of investment in their housing stock - over £50 million in spend is planned for this year alone.

Working closely with both the property team and central procurement, you\'ll be playing a key part in setting up and managing the supply chain that makes this ambitious programme possible.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of a large-scale capital programme across housing and property
• Leading end-to-end construction procurement activity - from drafting tender documents through to contract award
• Working closely with the Head of Pre-Construction and Head of Delivery to shape the procurement pipeline and advise on the best route to market
• Managing multiple tenders of varying scale, including open tender processes
• Writing clear and concise approval reports to support decision-making
• Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations while keeping things practical and commercially focused

What we\'re looking for

• UK Resident
• Minimum 3 years\' background in public sector procurement, ideally within local authority
• Hands-on experience running construction or capital programme tenders
• Comfortable working operationally - this isn\'t a strategic-only role
• Great communication and stakeholder skills
• Availability to start on short notice and be based in Harlow 4 days a week
• Any experience working in housing or property would be a real advantage

This is a key role within a busy and well-supported team - a great opportunity to make a visible impact on a high-value, high-priority programme.

Closing date: Thursday 12th September

If you\'re interested, send your CV across today. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified