Construction Procurement Manager

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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