Senior Procurement Business Partner- Construction and Engineering

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement institute in the United Kingdom seeks a Procurement Manager responsible for overseeing major construction projects at London Luton Airport. The role includes managing the procurement lifecycle, developing strategies, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, a background in construction procurement, and be MCIPS qualified. This role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 plus benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to advance their procurement careers.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Free access to on-site gym

Retail discounts at airport shops

Qualifications

• Extensive construction procurement experience, ideally 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: market engagement, sourcing strategy, tendering, evaluation, contracting, and supplier management.
• Develop construction procurement strategies aligned with the airport's infrastructure plan.
• Manage supplier negotiations and selection processes, ensuring risk is effectively mitigated in contracts.

Skills

Construction procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

MCIPS Qualified

Degree Qualified

Job description

London Luton Airport is one of the United Kingdom's busiest airports, serving millions of passengers each year with flights to over 130 destinations across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Located about 30 miles north of central London, it offers fast and convenient connections to the capital.

Known for its focus on efficiency and affordability, London Luton Airport is a key hub for low-cost carriers such as EasyJet and Wizz Air.

In recent years, the airport has undergone major redevelopment to improve passenger experience, expand capacity, and modernise its facilities. With a growing emphasis on sustainability and innovation, London Luton Airport continues to play an important role in connecting people, businesses, and communities across the UK and beyond, and behind the scenes there are teams working hard to ensure guests have a great experience.

Vision: To be the simplest and friendliest major airport, focused on sustainable growth.

Mission: We will provide our customers with a safe and easy travel experience, while being committed to supporting our communities, caring for our environment, investing in our people, and maximising stakeholder value.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for the procurement of major construction and engineering works across the airport estate. It supports capital investment and infrastructure upgrades, working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams. The role covers the full procurement lifecycle - from early market engagement through to contract award and supplier performance - and requires strong commercial and contractual expertise, with regular engagement across ELT and SLT levels.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity: market engagement, sourcing strategy, tendering, evaluation, contracting and supplier management.
• Develop construction procurement strategies aligned with the airport's infrastructure plan and master schedule.
• Manage supplier negotiations and selection processes, ensuring risk is effectively mitigated in contracts.
• Collaborate with project managers and quantity surveyors to structure procurement packages and timelines.
• Lead sourcing of M&E services, civils works, terminal refurbishments and specialist trades.
• Support commercial negotiations and manage NEC, JCT or other standard form contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contract risk allocation, cost tracking and change control procedures.
• Provide procurement input into feasibility studies, cost planning and gateway reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure value for money, quality and programme milestones are achieved.
• Engage with ELT/SLT to provide procurement advice, market insight and risk analysis. Deliver detailed reporting on procurement progress, commercial performance and supplier KPIs.
• Provide commercial support and spend insights to head office functions.

The Successful Applicant

• Extensive construction procurement experience, ideally in regulated or safety-critical sectors.
• Skilled in working with project teams, consultants and contractors to deliver large-scale capital projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT and other construction contract models.
• Ability to manage complex sourcing and contract performance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at ELT/SLT level.
• Strategic thinking with commercial acumen and strong negotiation capability.
• MCIPS Qualified & Degree Qualified

Note - Please apply via this ad if you are keen as Michael Page are running the recruitment for this recruitment assignment. All direct applications will be circled back to Michael Page by LLA for initial review for process continuity, and any speculative CVs send via other agencies will be sent to Michael Page and will fall under the Michael Page recruitment process.

What's on Offer

• From a salary of £70,000 + fantastic benefits + bonus
• Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (Extra days awarded for long service)
• Profit Share Scheme: - Annual bonus based on company performance and length of service
• Flexi-Savings Scheme: - Up to 12% employer contribution towards pension, ISA, or mortgage
• Private Medical Insurance
• Retail Discounts: Up to 20% off at airport shops and food outlets
• On-site Gym: Free access for airside passholders
• Quarterly Incentives: Bonus payments for achieving guest experience targets

If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement career, apply now to join a professional and supportive team.