Senior Procurement/Commercial Manager

Flagship Consulting; Woodford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to work on high-value defence and infrastructure programmes. This key role involves shaping procurement strategies and managing commercial risks throughout project lifecycles. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in commercial procurement, strong knowledge of UK regulations, and a degree in a related field. Join a firm with excellent career progression and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial experience within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Background in delivering large-scale defence and infrastructure programmes.
• Security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of procurement strategies for major programmes.
• Provide strategic commercial input across contract stages.
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process.

Skills

Commercial and procurement experience

Knowledge of UK public procurement regulations

Strong commercial acumen

Contract expertise (NEC3/4)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law

Professional accreditation (MCIPS, MRICS)

Job description

Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager Defence & Infrastructure Consultancy

I'm supporting a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy with a proven track record delivering major UK programmes across defence, transport, energy, and public infrastructure. Due to continued growth and long-term framework wins, they re looking to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to join their team in Bristol.

This is a key client-facing role working on complex, high-value defence and infrastructure programmes. You ll play a critical part in shaping procurement strategies, managing commercial risk, and supporting delivery across the full lifecycle of capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies for major defence and infrastructure programmes
• Provide strategic commercial input across pre- and post-contract stages, including cost planning, contract negotiation, risk management, and change control
• Work closely with client teams and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with public sector procurement frameworks
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including documentation, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
• Support contract management activities across NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke forms
• Mentor junior commercial staff and contribute to internal capability development

Requirements:

• Substantial commercial and procurement experience within a consultancy or client-side environment
• Background in delivering large-scale defence, infrastructure or government-led programmes
• Excellent knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015) and procurement routes
• Strong commercial acumen and contract expertise (NEC3/4 essential)
• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain it) is preferred
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or related discipline
• MCIPS, MRICS, or similar professional accreditation desirable

Why Apply?

• Be part of nationally significant infrastructure and defence programmes
• Join a market-leading consultancy with long-term client relationships and framework agreements
• Excellent career progression into strategic account and leadership rolesFlexible hybrid working and a high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary, structured bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

If you're a Senior Commercial Manager or Procurement Specialist with experience in defence and infrastructure projects, this is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of nationally important programmes with long-term impact.