Snr Procurement Business Partner - Construction/Engineering

London Luton Airport; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Business Partner for major construction and engineering works. The role mandates extensive procurement experience and requires engagement in diverse projects from inception through contract execution. Strong skills in stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and a solid grasp of NEC/JCT contracts are essential. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £70,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, profit share, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Salary starting at £70,000

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Profit share scheme

Flexi-savings scheme with employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Retail discounts

Free gym access for airside passholders

Quarterly incentives for guest experience

Qualifications

• Extensive construction procurement experience, ideally in regulated or safety-critical sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive levels.
• Ability to manage complex sourcing and contract performance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities from market engagement to supplier management.
• Develop construction procurement strategies aligned with infrastructure plans.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure value, quality, and milestone achievements.

Skills

Construction procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiation

Understanding of NEC/JCT contracts

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Education

MCIPS qualification

Degree in relevant field

Job description

• Senior Procurement Business Partner - Construction/Engineering Services
• Procurement Specialist - NEC3/4 / JCT. Major construction & engineering works

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

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 Qualifies 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.

Contact

Chris Blackhall

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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.