Senior Procurement/Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen and procurement expertise to advise on national infrastructure projects. This role involves managing procurement strategies and engaging with clients. Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a clear progression pathway are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Full benefits package

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Solid experience in commercial and procurement roles within the infrastructure sector.
• Strong working knowledge of UK procurement regulations and best practices.
• In-depth experience with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of procurement strategies.
• Manage commercial activity throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advise clients on procurement route options.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Procurement expertise

Client-facing skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or related discipline

MCIPS, MRICS or similar professional qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager – Infrastructure Consultancy

I'm representing a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering major programmes across the UK. With a growing portfolio of nationally significant infrastructure projects—across transport, utilities, and energy—they are looking to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to join their Birmingham-based team.

This is a high-impact role for someone with strong commercial acumen and procurement expertise who can operate in a client-facing environment, advising on complex procurement strategies and supporting the successful delivery of infrastructure programmes from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of procurement strategies for major infrastructure projects
• Manage commercial activity throughout the full project lifecycle, including cost control, risk management, and contract administration
• Advise clients on procurement route options, supplier engagement, and market analysis
• Run end-to-end procurement processes, including documentation, tendering, evaluation, and contract award
• Provide strategic input on contract forms (particularly NEC3/4) and negotiation
• Support mentoring and development of junior commercial staff

Requirements

• Solid experience in commercial and procurement roles within the infrastructure sector; Consultancy or client-side background
• Strong working knowledge of UK procurement regulations and best practice
• In-depth experience with NEC contracts and procurement of high-value infrastructure works
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or a related discipline
• MCIPS, MRICS, or similar professional qualification desirable

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally important infrastructure schemes
• Join a well-established, fast-growing consultancy with strong client frameworks
• Defined progression pathway to senior leadership roles
• Hybrid working, flexible benefits, and a collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and full benefits package

If you're a Senior Commercial or Procurement Manager looking to lead on major UK infrastructure programmes, this is a great opportunity to take your career to the next level