Senior Construction Procurement Lead - Airport Infrastructure

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Manager for a key role at one of the UK's busiest airports. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement for major construction and engineering projects. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier negotiations, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Candidates should have extensive procurement experience, ideally within regulated sectors, and be MCIPS and degree qualified. Competitive salary of £70,000 plus benefits and bonuses offered.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Profit share scheme

Private medical insurance

Retail discounts up to 20%

Access to on-site gym

Quarterly incentives

Qualifications

• Extensive construction procurement experience in regulated or safety-critical sectors.
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT and other construction contract models.
• Ability to manage complex sourcing and contract performance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity including tendering and supplier management.
• Develop construction procurement strategies aligned with airport infrastructure plans.
• Manage supplier negotiations ensuring risk is mitigated in contracts.

Skills

Construction procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

MCIPS Qualified

Degree Qualified

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Procurement Manager for a key role at one of the UK's busiest airports. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement for major construction and engineering projects. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier negotiations, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Candidates should have extensive procurement experience, ideally within regulated sectors, and be MCIPS and degree qualified. Competitive salary of £70,000 plus benefits and bonuses offered.