Procurement Manager Infrastructure/Build/Construction

1st Executive; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive is seeking a Procurement Manager / Consultant to lead end-to-end procurement strategies for major UK infrastructure programmes from our City of London base.

You will advise clients on commercial strategy, draft tender documents, evaluate bids and manage relationships with public and private sector stakeholders, NEC and FIDIC contracts, aiming to deliver value and programme certainty.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Procurement or related field.
• MCIPS, MRICS or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience delivering complex public sector procurement projects in infrastructure or construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK Public Procurement regulations and governance.
• Working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing consultancy skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and problem-solving ability.
• Consultancy experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex end-to-end procurement exercises across major infrastructure and construction projects.
• Manage competitive tender processes from pre-procurement planning through to contract award.
• Draft procurement documentation and evaluate supplier submissions.
• Provide strategic advice on NEC, FIDIC and other standard form contracts.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to business development activities, client relationship management and winning new work.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Client-facing consultancy

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Construction/Quantity Surveying/Procurement

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Procurement Manager / Procurement Consultant - Major Infrastructure Projects

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to influence some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes? We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading international construction and property consultancy renowned for delivering commercial, procurement and project management expertise across complex infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to work with major public and private sector clients, helping shape procurement strategies that deliver long-term value on nationally important programmes. Working within a collaborative consultancy environment, you’ll advise clients throughout the procurement lifecycle, from early market engagement and commercial strategy through to contract award, while developing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex end-to-end procurement exercises across major infrastructure and construction projects.
• Manage competitive tender processes from pre-procurement planning through to contract award.
• Draft procurement documentation and evaluate supplier submissions.
• Provide strategic advice on NEC, FIDIC and other standard form contracts.
• Manage multiple client projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to business development activities, client relationship management and winning new work.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Procurement or a related discipline.
• MCIPS, MRICS or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience delivering complex public sector procurement projects within infrastructure or construction.
• Strong understanding of UK Public Procurement regulations and governance.
• Working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing consultancy skills.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and problem-solving ability.
• Consultancy experience would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply

• Work on some of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure and capital investment programmes.
• Join a respected consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the built environment.
• Enjoy genuine career progression, structured professional development and mentoring.
• Collaborate with experienced procurement, commercial and project management specialists.
• Competitive salary, excellent benefits and a supportive, people-focused culture.

If you're a Procurement Consultant or Procurement Manager looking to work on landmark infrastructure projects while developing your consultancy career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note given the nature of the clients security clearence requirements you must be a British national to apply.