Subcontractor Procurement Lead

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Subcontract Procurement Lead to manage the procurement process for major projects. You will lead tender enquiries, negotiate with supply chain partners, and ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements. Strong experience in subcontract procurement within the civil engineering sector is required. This role offers career progression within a well-established company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in subcontract procurement within a civil engineering or construction environment.
• HNC/Degree qualified preferred; MCIPS desirable.
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full procurement process from enquiry to award.
• Manage and develop the approved supply chain.
• Review tender returns and carry out commercial evaluations.

Skills

Subcontract procurement

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Knowledge of construction contracts

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

HNC/Degree

MCIPS

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for a Subcontract Procurement Lead to take ownership of the subcontract procurement process across a range of major projects.

You’ll be responsible for managing tender enquiries, negotiating with key supply chain partners, and ensuring subcontract packages deliver the best technical and commercial outcomes. This is a key strategic role, working closely with estimating, commercial, and project delivery teams to maintain strong supplier relationships and drive value throughout the project lifecycle.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the full procurement process from enquiry to award
• Manage and develop the approved supply chain
• Review tender returns and carry out commercial evaluations
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with HSEQ and insurance requirements
• Support continuous improvement of procurement systems and processes

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in subcontract procurement within a civil engineering or construction environment
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness
• Knowledge of construction contracts and tendering procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with procurement systems advantageous
• HNC/Degree qualified preferred | MCIPS desirable

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong project pipeline and genuine career progression potential.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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