Interim Procurement Consultant - Construction & Civils

Morson Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent agency is seeking an Interim Procurement Consultant in Manchester to lead civil engineering and construction procurement activities. This role requires over 10 years of procurement expertise, particularly in public sector projects. The consultant will develop procurement strategies ensuring value for money under the 2023 Procurement Act. Offering hybrid working arrangements, this position pays up to £700 per day for a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement expertise, including 5+ years in the public sector.
• Experience leading civil and construction procurement activity.
• Deep understanding of the procurement lifecycle and legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for civil engineering and construction projects.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligning with the 2023 Procurement Act.
• Manage complex, high-value infrastructure projects.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Public sector experience

Contract law knowledge

Risk management

Procurement strategy development

Job description

Interim Procurement Consultant – Construction & Civils

12‑month contract, up to £700 per day inside IR35.

Hybrid working (2‑3 days site based) – Manchester City Centre.

Your new role

We are looking for a senior procurement professional with substantial public sector experience to lead civil engineering and construction procurement activities primarily focused on a major Competitive Dialogue project.

Key skills, experience & qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement expertise, including at least 5 years in public sector procurement, with a strong track record of managing complex, high‑value infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience leading civil and construction procurement activity, ideally within transport or infrastructure, including delivering renewals and capital works through frameworks and open market routes.
• Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies that align with the 2023 Procurement Act, ensure value for money, and support major programmes through Competitive Dialogue and other regulated processes.
• Deep understanding of contract law, risk management, and the full procurement lifecycle from requirements gathering and ITT development to evaluation, compliance, and supplier selection.

If this role resonates with you or you may know someone, please respond with an updated copy of your CV.