Senior Procurement/Commercial Manager

Flagship Consulting; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Full benefits package

Clear progression path

Job summary

Flagship Consulting is seeking a Senior Commercial/Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategies for high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK from their Birmingham base. The role combines client-facing advisory work with practical delivery of procurement processes throughout the lifecycle.

You will advise on procurement routes, engage suppliers, and drive NEC3/4 contract strategies, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with a fast-growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in commercial and procurement roles within infrastructure.
• Consultancy or client-side background preferred.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or a related discipline.
• MCIPS, MRICS, or similar professional qualification desirable.

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.

Skills

Commercial management

Procurement

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or Law

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

Job description

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 preferred
• 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