Procurement Manager

RGS Global; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee large-scale projects across the South West. This key leadership role involves managing procurement strategies and a capable team, ensuring compliance, and driving value. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in infrastructure procurement and be eligible for UK security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £75,000 alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company benefits package

Enhanced pension contribution

Opportunities for further progression and development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement within the infrastructure or civil engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor, plant, and materials procurement.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team.
• Knowledge of procurement frameworks, supply chain management, and contract negotiation.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies across multiple infrastructure and construction packages.
• Take ownership of subcontract, plant, and materials procurement from tender to award.
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure alignment with goals.
• Lead a team of four direct reports, providing mentorship and support.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and manage risk and compliance.
• Ensure procurement meets legal and organizational compliance standards.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Procurement.

Skills

Procurement within infrastructure or civil engineering

Understanding of subcontractor, plant, and materials procurement

Team management or mentoring

Knowledge of procurement frameworks and supply chain management

Eligibility for UK security clearance

Education

MCIPS qualification or working towards

Job description

Procurement Manager – Infrastructure Projects

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to support large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the South West. This is a key leadership role within the procurement team, managing subcontracts, plant, and materials procurement while overseeing a small, capable team of four.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure procurement, ideally with experience working in secure or regulated environments. This role offers excellent scope for progression and long-term project involvement, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Role

• Lead procurement strategies and execution across multiple infrastructure and construction packages.
• Take ownership of subcontract, plant, and materials procurement — from tender to final award.
• Work closely with delivery teams, commercial, and planning departments to ensure procurement aligns with programme and commercial goals.
• Lead a team of four direct reports, providing mentorship, guidance, and day-to-day support.
• Conduct supplier negotiations, manage risk and compliance, and drive value for money through strong market engagement.
• Ensure procurement activity meets legal and organisational compliance standards, including prequalification, vetting, and contract execution.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Procurement and support broader procurement improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Essential

• Significant experience in procurement within the infrastructure or civil engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor, plant, and materials procurement.
• Experience managing or mentoring a team.
• Knowledge of procurement frameworks, supply chain management, and contract negotiation.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years).

Desirable

• Prior experience working in MOD-controlled or similarly regulated environments (e.g., nuclear, defence, or secure infrastructure).
• MCIPS qualified or working towards.
• Familiarity with NEC or similar contract types.

Package

• Salary: £65,000 – £75,000
• Car allowance
• Company benefits package
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Opportunities for further progression and development

Interested?

If you're a strategic procurement professional looking to step into a senior role on complex infrastructure projects, we'd love to speak with you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.