Strategic Procurement & Project Controls Lead (Infrastructure)

Frequency; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks leave

KiwiSaver 4.5%

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

EAP

Learning budget

Job summary

Frequency, a New Zealand-owned specialist project advisory consultancy, is seeking an experienced Procurement / Project Controls professional to join our Auckland team. You’ll shape procurement strategies, set up fit-for-purpose contracts, and guide clients through commercial decisions on public infrastructure projects.

Part-time or full-time arrangements are possible. The role suits those with procurement and commercial decision-making experience who enjoy collaborating with clients on

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement, commercial management, project controls, or QS within infrastructure/construction.
• Experience with governance, commercial models, and contract forms for public sector projects.
• Strong communication and client advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand objectives, constraints, and delivery risks with clients and project teams.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, plans, and processes aligned to governance and risk appetite.
• Recommend contract models and support contract establishment and negotiation.
• Advise on commercial risk, change, cost pressures, and contract management through delivery.
• Monitor spend against budgets and delegated financial authorities.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to add value.
• Coach and guide junior team members.

Skills

Procurement

Project Controls

Commercial management

Tendering

Education

Quantity Surveyor background

Job description

Frequency, a New Zealand-owned specialist project advisory consultancy, is seeking an experienced Procurement / Project Controls professional to join our Auckland team. You’ll shape procurement strategies, set up fit-for-purpose contracts, and guide clients through commercial decisions on public infrastructure projects.

Part-time or full-time arrangements are possible. The role suits those with procurement and commercial decision-making experience who enjoy collaborating with clients on