Strategic Construction Procurement Lead

Manpower UK; Ware; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Procurement Lead (Construction) to partner with project teams from feasibility through close-out across Professional Services, Engineering Services, and Construction Trade Packages. The role requires travel between Ware and Barnard Castle with expenses covered, and a 12-month duration with potential extension.

You will shape category strategies, manage supplier negotiations, and govern contracts under EPCM, EPC, Design & Build, and related delivery models, ensuring

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of procurement experience (mandatory).
• Minimum 6–10 years of Capital Construction procurement experience (mandatory).
• Experience across feasibility, FEED, detailed design, execution, commissioning and close-out.
• Knowledge of EPCM, EPC, Design & Build, and Framework delivery models.
• Understanding of commercial contracting models including Lump Sum, Target Cost, Cost Reimbursable, and Re-measurable contracts.
• Experience managing major tenders, supplier negotiations, contract governance, and change orders.
• Strong procurement governance, supplier risk management and compliance requirements.
• Capital Equipment procurement experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement & Contracting
• Stakeholder Management
• Category Coverage

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contracting

Stakeholder management

Category management

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking a Procurement Lead (Construction) to partner with project teams from feasibility through close-out across Professional Services, Engineering Services, and Construction Trade Packages. The role requires travel between Ware and Barnard Castle with expenses covered, and a 12-month duration with potential extension.

You will shape category strategies, manage supplier negotiations, and govern contracts under EPCM, EPC, Design & Build, and related delivery models, ensuring