Procurement Manager – Major Infrastructure Projects

Bramwith Consulting; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in procurement is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead major infrastructure projects in Derby with a hybrid work arrangement. This role includes managing a team of procurement professionals and overseeing critical substation workstreams. The ideal candidate will have experience in power or major construction projects and possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. A competitive salary of £70,000-£75,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus opportunities

Strong leadership support

Qualifications

• Proven procurement leader with strong expertise across major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in power, utilities, or major construction projects is essential.
• Strong communication skills and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategy across major projects.
• Manage a team of 5-8 procurement professionals.
• Drive improvements in procurement delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strong end-to-end process expertise

Leadership and team development

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Ability to operate in fast-paced environments

Tools

NEC3 / NEC4 contracts

Job description

Bramwith Consulting https://www.bramwithconsulting.com/

Procurement Manager - Major Infrastructure Projects

Derby (Hybrid – 3 days per week) | £70,000‑£75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Permanent | Notice periods up to 3 months considered

To apply, please contact Adam at [e-mail]

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join a high‑performing infrastructure delivery team working on a £1bn+ portfolio of live and future projects.

This is a procurement leadership role within a fast‑paced environment, offering exposure to major substation and power infrastructure programmes, complex workstreams, and a rapidly expanding pipeline.

Role responsibilities

Reporting into a Senior Procurement Lead, you will take ownership of a critical substation workstream, leading procurement strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement across multiple projects.

You’ll manage and develop a team of 5-8 procurement professionals (senior buyers, buyers, and emerging talent), operating in a hands‑off, strategic, and supportive leadership style, while still being close enough to challenge, influence, and raise standards.

This role also acts as a deputy to the senior procurement leadership, requiring confidence, credibility, and strong stakeholder presence.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end procurement leadership across major substation and power projects
• Managing complex, high‑value workstreams within a multi‑project portfolio
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a growing procurement team
• Driving new ways of working and raising expectations of procurement delivery
• Working closely with construction, commercial, and delivery stakeholders
• Embedding best practice supply chain management and governance
• Supporting live sites and project teams as required

Required Experience

• A proven procurement leader with strong end‑to‑end process expertise
• Experience in power, utilities, infrastructure, or major construction projects
• Substation experience highly desirable (but not essential with relevant exposure)
• Confident managing and influencing senior stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑change environment
• Strong communicator, team player, and natural leader
• Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts preferred
• Public sector or regulated environment experience advantageous
• Exposure to organisations such as National Grid would be beneficial

Location & Flexibility

Derby‑based role (3 days per week on site). Regular travel to project sites to support delivery teams. Future opportunity to work from a new Leeds hub.

Why Apply?

• £1bn+ portfolio of nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Major substation programmes with long‑term visibility
• Strong leadership support and opportunity to influence at senior level
• Expanding team and “ridiculous” project pipeline
• A role with real impact, autonomy, and progression potential

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.