Senior Procurement Manager - Category Manager - Construction

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Procurement Manager to manage end-to-end procurement for construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong NEC contract experience and a history of successful delivery on large-scale capital projects. This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to contribute to impactful projects in a stable, permanent position based in North London.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable and permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience managing large construction and engineering projects.
• Knowledge of NEC / JCT and other construction contract models.
• Proven delivery of large-scale capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity from market engagement to supplier management.
• Set procurement strategy aligned with infrastructure plans.
• Ensure contract governance and manage risks in contracts.

Skills

Strong knowledge end to end procurement

Experience with NEC contracts

Excellent stakeholder skills

Strong negotiation capability

Strategic thinking

Education

MCIPS qualified (or working towards)

Job description

Procurement Manager - Category Manager - Construction - Managing end to end procurement projects, construction and engineering services within the procurement and supply chain department. The ideal candidate will oversee the NEC / JCT contract framework and ensure efficient delivery of projects in a complex environment.

Client Details

The hiring organisation is a well-established business which is growing. It operates by focusing on delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions in the procurement and supply chain sector

Description

As a Procurement Manager / Senior Category Manager - Construction & Engineering Services

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement activity : market engagement, sourcing strategy, tendering, evaluation, contracting and supplier management.
• Set construction category strategies aligned to our infrastructure plan and master schedule.
• Run robust supplier selections and negotiations, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated in contracts.
• Partner with PMs and QSs to structure procurement packages, lots and timelines.
• Source M&E services, civils, terminal refurbishments and specialist trades (including enabling works).
• Manage NEC, JCT and other standard‑form contracts and support commercial negotiations.
• Ensure contract governance : risk allocation, cost tracking, change control and programme management.
• Provide procurement input to feasibility, cost planning and gateway reviews.
• Monitor supplier KPIs to secure value for money, quality, safety and programme milestones.
• Advise ELT / SLT with market insights, risk analysis and options.
• Deliver clear reporting on procurement progress, commercial performance and supplier KPIs.
• Support head‑office functions with spend analytics and commercial insights.

Profile

A successful Senior Procurement Specialist NEC Construction & Engineering Services professional should have :

• Strong knowledge end to end procurement's and must have experience of of NEC contracts and procurement processes within a complex environment.
• Proven experience managing end to end procurement for large construction and engineering projects.
• Extensive construction procurement experience, ideally in regulated / safety‑critical sectors (e.g., aviation, utilities, rail).
• Proven delivery of large‑scale capital projects with project teams, consultants and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC / JCT and other construction contract models (e.g., framework agreements, design & build).
• Experience managing complex sourcing and contract performance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder skills with the ability to influence at ELT / SLT level.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and strong negotiation capability.
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards).

Job Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your needs.
• Opportunity to work with a medium‑size company in the property industry.
• Role based in North London, offering a stable and permanent position.
• Chance to contribute to impactful construction and engineering projects.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and excel in Procurement within Construction & Engineering Services, we encourage you to apply today