Procurement Lead

Civil Works Alliance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salary

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance invites applications for a Procurement Lead to support the Sizewell C project. You will lead procurement strategy, manage supplier relations, and steer risk-aware negotiations to secure best value while maintaining governance and safety standards.

Based in the UK, you will build a high-performing team, drive sustainable procurement, and engage with SMEs to deliver community-focused outcomes and responsible supplier engagement across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction procurement and delivery.
• Strong negotiation and contract law knowledge.
• Ability to deliver procurement strategies under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proven leadership of operational procurement teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical, value-driven procurement.

Responsibilities

• Implement contracting strategy and delivery plan with the CWA Procurement Lead.
• Deliver on procurement and supply chain commitments in the Programme Alliance Agreement.
• Collaborate to mitigate market risk, unlock efficiencies, and drive procurement.
• Develop forward-looking supply chain strategies for current and future needs.
• Lead negotiations and manage risk to achieve commercial success.
• Support tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, and risk assessment.
• Foster inclusion and develop a high-performing team.
• Uphold governance and nuclear regulatory standards throughout procurement.
• Build relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors and SME engagement strategies.
• Drive sustainable procurement and maintain focus on health and safety.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Contract law

Strategy development

Team leadership

Education

MCIPS

Relevant degree

Job description

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Procurement Lead Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low‑carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within theMarine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

• Implement our Contracting Strategy and Delivery Plan in close partnership with the CWA Procurement Lead
• Deliver on all Procurement and Supply Chain commitments outlined in the Programme Alliance Agreement
• Collaborate with peers to mitigate market risk, unlock project efficiencies, and drive effective procurement and supply chain management
• Develop forward-looking supply chain strategies to ensure we have the right resources for current and future requirements
• Lead key negotiations, ensuring commercial success while managing risk
• Support our teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection, and risk assessment
• Foster a culture of inclusion and progression, building and developing a high-performing team
• Uphold ethical standards throughout the procurement process, ensuring compliance with all governance and nuclear regulations
• Build professional relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and service providers, driving best value to the project
• Champion our local, diverse, and SME supplier engagement strategies, and play a part in delivering community-focused events
• Drive sustainable procurement and maintain a relentless focus on health and safety

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable extensive experience within the construction sector, with an in-depth understanding of the interfaces and relationships that shape our industry
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and contract law knowledge
• The ability to deliver robust procurement strategies under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Proven leadership in managing operational procurement teams of varying experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to ethical, consistent procurement and delivering measurable value through your work

Additional qualifications such as MCIPS, a relevant degree, or other construction industry chartership are highly desirable.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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