Regional Director, Procurement Strategy & Infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Procurement Regional Director to drive strategic procurement and advisory leadership across the Midlands and wider UK markets. You will build senior client relationships, lead complex engagements, and shape innovative solutions for major infrastructure programs.

You will also mentor teams, lead business development, and help grow the procurement capability while aligning with broader commercial objectives. A hybrid working model supports flexible career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major procurement and commercial programmes in infrastructure and related sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK procurement legislation including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Proven ability to influence Executive, Board and Director-level stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and managing commercial risk.
• Professional membership such as FCIPS, MCIPS, MRICS, and/or Chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex procurement and commercial advisory services across major infrastructure programmes.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Drive the growth of the procurement capability across the Midlands and wider UK markets.
• Identify and secure business development opportunities that support practice growth.
• Provide strategic procurement and commercial advice to Executive, Board, and Director-level stakeholders.
• Develop and implement innovative procurement and commercial strategies that deliver successful project outcomes.
• Provide leadership, governance, and technical assurance across procurement and commercial activities.
• Coach and mentor high-performing procurement teams while fostering a collaborative culture.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic advisory

Business development

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Market growth

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

JCT contracts

ICE contracts

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Procurement Regional Director to drive strategic procurement and advisory leadership across the Midlands and wider UK markets. You will build senior client relationships, lead complex engagements, and shape innovative solutions for major infrastructure programs.

You will also mentor teams, lead business development, and help grow the procurement capability while aligning with broader commercial objectives. A hybrid working model supports flexible career progression.