Supply Chain Manager

Millbank Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement and compliance for a £2.9 billion nuclear construction project. The successful candidate will develop supply chain strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should hold a degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent and possess strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. This role requires on-site work within a regulated environment and offers a career-defining opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing supply chain functions on major infrastructure projects (£100m+).
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK procurement regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Manage procurement processes for major civil engineering packages.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related discipline

Job description

Do you have proven experience managing supply chain and procurement for major infrastructure projects in a regulated environment? Can you demonstrate strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK procurement regulations? How would you like to be the driving force behind a supply chain that supports one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, ensuring innovation, compliance, and world-class delivery?

The Opportunity

Our Tier 1 civil engineering client is delivering a £2.9 billion nuclear construction project, and we're seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to manage procurement, supplier relationships, and compliance in a highly regulated environment. This is a career-defining opportunity to influence supply chain performance on a nationally significant project.

Your duties and responsibilities will be:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with project objectives and compliance requirements.
• Manage procurement processes for major civil engineering packages, ensuring value for money and contractual compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery against agreed KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and nuclear safety standards.
• Drive innovation and sustainability within the supply chain.
• Collaborate with commercial, construction, and quality teams to ensure seamless delivery.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related discipline.
• Proven experience managing supply chain functions on major infrastructure projects (£100m+).
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK procurement regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.

It's great if you also have the following:

• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with digital procurement tools and supplier performance systems.
• Background in strategic sourcing and category management.

The setting for the role

You will work on-site within a highly secure and regulated environment, collaborating with project leadership and supply chain teams to deliver one of the UK's most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.