Procurement Lead: Early-Stage Commercial Strategy

TSL; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TSL is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years post-graduate experience for an accelerated procurement career path. You will support early-stage commercial activities, contribute to strategy, and drive value through practical decision-making across fast-moving projects.

In this role you will shape procurement approaches, coordinate tender processes, and build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers while growing into a broader leadership pathway within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years post-graduate industry experience.
• Interest in developing specialist expertise within procurement and commercial management.
• Ability to take ownership of work and progress tasks with limited oversight.
• Comfortable working across changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written communication skills for procurement/commercial documentation.
• Ability to build effective working relationships while focusing on delivery and outcomes.
• Commercial awareness to review information, spot issues, and propose practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead early-stage commercial and procurement activities across assigned projects.
• Contribute to procurement strategy development, including sourcing approaches, package planning, and supplier engagement.
• Prepare tender documentation, coordinate bid processes, and support commercial evaluations.
• Build productive working relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, and suppliers.
• Review commercial information, identify risks/opportunities, and support recommendations for action.
• Help manage procurement timelines, ensuring activities move forward at pace and align with milestones.
• Support contract administration and maintain clear records of procurement and commercial decisions.
• Work closely with project and commercial teams to align procurement with broader delivery goals.

Skills

Procurement & commercial management

Ownership & initiative

Written communication

Priorities management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

TSL is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor with 2+ years post-graduate experience for an accelerated procurement career path. You will support early-stage commercial activities, contribute to strategy, and drive value through practical decision-making across fast-moving projects.

In this role you will shape procurement approaches, coordinate tender processes, and build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers while growing into a broader leadership pathway within the organisation.