Senior Defence & Infrastructure Commercial Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 356,000 - 559,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR supports a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager in London. The role is client-facing, shaping procurement strategies for major defence and infrastructure programmes, and managing commercial risk across the life cycle of capital projects.

You will lead procurement strategy, negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with UK public procurement rules, and mentor junior staff within a high-performing, collaborative

Qualifications

• Substantial commercial and procurement experience within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Background in delivering large-scale defence, infrastructure or government-led programmes.
• Excellent knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (PCR 2015) and procurement routes.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract expertise (NEC3/4 essential).
• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain it).
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or related discipline.
• MCIPS, MRICS, or similar professional accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of procurement strategies for major defence and infrastructure programmes.
• Provide strategic commercial input across pre- and post-contract stages, including cost planning, contract negotiation, risk management, and change control.
• Work closely with client teams and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with public sector procurement frameworks.
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including documentation, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations.
• Support contract management activities across NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke forms.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and contribute to internal capability development.

Skills

Commercial management

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MCIPS MRICS

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR supports a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager in London. The role is client-facing, shaping procurement strategies for major defence and infrastructure programmes, and managing commercial risk across the life cycle of capital projects.

You will lead procurement strategy, negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with UK public procurement rules, and mentor junior staff within a high-performing, collaborative