Procurement Lead, Building Envelope Projects

Laing O'Rourke; Sale; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O\'Rourke is seeking a Procurement Manager for the Building Envelope team to lead procurement delivery across major projects, covering walls, roofs, foundations, windows and doors. This role requires strong estimating and commercial experience, with a solid understanding of the building envelope supply chain and proven ability to manage high-value tenders and complex contracts.

You will lead sourcing, negotiations and contract administration, build collaborative supplier relationships and

Qualifications

• Strong procurement experience within construction or engineering.
• Building envelope / enclosure experience or understanding.
• Solid commercial and estimating background.
• Proven experience managing high-value tenders and complex contracts.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across major projects with full accountability for outcomes.
• Influence project decisions through strong commercial and contractual expertise.
• Drive value, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead sourcing and selection of strategic supply chain partners.
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate high-value tender enquiries.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure best value.
• Produce robust recommendation reports for senior approvals.
• Draft, issue, and execute complex contracts in line with Laing O'Rourke policies.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance, managing risk and escalating issues where required.
• Formalise agreements that deliver performance, risk mitigation, and value.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Estimating

Commercial experience

Job description

Laing O\'Rourke is seeking a Procurement Manager for the Building Envelope team to lead procurement delivery across major projects, covering walls, roofs, foundations, windows and doors. This role requires strong estimating and commercial experience, with a solid understanding of the building envelope supply chain and proven ability to manage high-value tenders and complex contracts.

You will lead sourcing, negotiations and contract administration, build collaborative supplier relationships and