Interim Procurement Consultant - Construction & Civils in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Senior Procurement Consultant to lead construction and civil procurement activities in Manchester. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in procurement, including 5 years in the public sector, and a strong track record in managing complex infrastructure projects. This role offers a 12-month contract with competitive pay and a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement expertise, including 5 years in public sector.
• Strong track record managing complex high-value infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in civil and construction procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering and construction procurement activities.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies under the 2023 Procurement Act.
• Ensure value for money and support major programmes through regulated processes.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Public sector experience

Contract law knowledge

Risk management

Procurement strategy development

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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.

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