Construction Procurement Manager
Lead high‑value construction procurement in a regulated social housing environment.
Rate: £600 to £650 per day (umbrella)
Contract Type: Interim, Full‑Time
Location: East of England (Essex)
Contract Length: 6 months with likely extension
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working with 2 to 3 days per week on site
Overview
- An experienced Construction Procurement Manager is required to support a social housing provider delivering large‑scale capital and construction programmes.
- This interim role will sit within a highly regulated environment and requires a hands‑on professional who can balance strategic procurement leadership with practical, day‑to‑day delivery.
- The focus is on providing strong governance, stakeholder advice, and supplier management while ensuring best value and compliance across complex construction programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the end‑to‑end construction procurement lifecycle across capital and planned works programmes.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with programme delivery, value for money, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and support a procurement team consisting of six officers and a dedicated legal resource.
- Oversee supplier and contractor engagement, ensuring effective performance management and compliance.
- Track and report on large, multi‑stream programmes of work, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders.
- Advise internal stakeholders on procurement, commissioning, and governance requirements.
- Ensure procurement activities are compliant with relevant legislation and commissioning requirements under the new Act.
- Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, frameworks, and eTendering systems.
Applicant Essentials
Essential:
- Significant experience in construction or capital works procurement within a social housing provider.
- Strong leadership capability, including direct management of procurement teams.
- Proven ability to operate in highly regulated environments with confidence and resilience.
- Hands‑on experience managing the full procurement lifecycle using eTender portals.
- Relevant procurement qualifications such as MCIPS or equivalent commissioning or procurement training.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.
Desirable:
- Experience managing large‑scale capital or regeneration programmes.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to challenge and influence at senior level.
- Knowledge of NEC and JCT construction contracts.
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