Senior Commercial Manager (Works)

House of Lords; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join their Parliamentary Commercial Directorate. This pivotal role involves overseeing high-value procurement projects, ensuring compliance, and delivering value for money across diverse initiatives. With a focus on NEC contracts, you will work in a dynamic environment, engaging with various stakeholders to promote best practices in procurement. The position offers a hybrid working pattern, allowing for flexibility while being part of a historic institution. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects that impact the public sector and witness history in the making.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing programmes

Witness history in the making

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and public sector procurement.
• Experience managing major Works procurements and advising on contracts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-value Works procurements and ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and support procurement projects.

Skills

NEC contracts

public sector procurement regulations

stakeholder management

problem-solving

commercial strategies

Education

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS)

Transforming Public Procurement Certification

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Parliamentary Commercial Directorate (PCD).

PCD is expected to become a joint department of both Houses later in 2025, led by a new Chief Commercial Officer and strengthening PCD’s position as a cross-parliament function. You will work as part of a growing and ambitious team, committed to ensuring value for money from nearly £1bn in annual spend and supporting transformational projects across the organisation and estate, including the Palace of Westminster, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You will have responsibility within the Works category, supporting the delivery of high-value and complex projects, including procuring new building maintenance contracts, refurbishments, and hard facilities management projects. You will serve as a trusted partner and advisor to relevant business areas and projects, delivering plans with autonomy based on your extensive knowledge and experience.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of 2 days per week on-site at Parliament. It is ideal for someone with strong experience in NEC contracts, eager to apply their skills across diverse projects and engage with a broad range of stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

You’ll be accountable for:

1. Delivering high-value and complex Works procurements, including contracts for building maintenance, construction, facilities management, refurbishment, and security.
2. Ensuring procurements are compliant, deliver value for money, and meet contractual standards.
3. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders within relevant directorates.
4. Assisting senior management in resource forecasting, planning, and allocation for procurement projects.
5. Leading procurement activities within the Works category, ensuring stakeholder requirements and governance standards are met.
6. Supporting smooth transition from procurement to contract management and maintaining supplier relationships.

For full role details, please see the attached job description.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of the NEC suite of contracts and options.
• Ability to advise on Works contracts, including construction, design, and related services.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and experience managing major Works procurements.
• Ability to promote procurement policies and practices to diverse audiences.
• Proactive workload management and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply at Level 5 (MCIPS) or equivalent experience; candidates on the way to qualification will also be considered.
• Working towards or possessing the Transforming Public Procurement Certification.

Desirable additional skills:

• Experience delivering commercial strategies across multiple categories.
• Proven background in pre-contract construction environments.

The job description provides full details about the role and requirements.

What you’ll get in return

• 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 after one year of service.
• Generous Civil Service Pension Scheme, with employer contributions up to 28.97%.
• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programmes.
• The unique opportunity to witness history in the making!

Please complete your online application by 23:55 on 25 May 2025.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Both Houses of Parliament are committed to increasing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, including age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marriage, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.