Senior Procurement/Commercial Manager in EC1

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

Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager – Defence & Infrastructure Consultancy

I'm supporting a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy with a proven track record delivering major UK programmes across defence, transport, energy, and public infrastructure. Due to continued growth and long-term framework wins, they’re looking to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to join their team in London. This is a key client-facing role working on complex, high-value defence and infrastructure programmes. You’ll play a critical part in shaping procurement strategies, managing commercial risk, and supporting delivery across the full lifecycle of capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the 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

Requirements

• 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 (e.g. 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

Why Apply?

• Be part of nationally significant infrastructure and defence programmes
• Join a market-leading consultancy with long-term client relationships and framework agreements
• Excellent career progression into strategic account and leadership roles
• Flexible hybrid working and a high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary, structured bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
• If you're a Senior Commercial Manager or Procurement Specialist with experience in defence and infrastructure projects, this is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of nationally important programmes with long-term impact