Procurement Manager

Build your Future with Us! We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are seeking a Procurement Manager to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects. Why join us? Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, and flexible and hybrid working options.

(Check out our full list of benefits on our website) What you will be doing You will operate across Pre-Construction and Project Procurement, supporting the development and delivery of procurement strategies and engaging with the supply chain to support successful project outcomes. This role goes beyond process-driven procurement and has a strong focus on cost interrogation and risk review. You will be expected to engage with technical and commercial detail, challenge information, and contribute to informed decision-making.

Working closely with Pre-Construction, Commercial, and Operations teams, you will support the validation of scope, interrogation of pricing, and identification of risks and opportunities prior to project award.

Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of procurement activities from early-stage engagement through to project award Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement strategies aligned with programme and project objectives Manage or support tender processes, including enquiry documentation, tender analysis, and negotiation Review and analyse tender returns, ensuring robust comparison and alignment with project requirements Assist in the validation of trade package scopes and quantities Interrogate cost plans and supply chain pricing to identify inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities Engage with the supply chain to test assumptions around cost, programme, and buildability Support Pre-Construction activities, including those delivered under PCSA / two-stage procurement routes Work collaboratively with estimating and commercial teams to ensure procurement outputs align with cost plans Contribute to risk identification, tracking, and mitigation throughout Pre-Construction Build and maintain strong relationships with supply chain partners Participate in client meetings, design team meetings, and value engineering workshops Support the transition from Pre-Construction into project delivery What We’re Looking For We are open to a range of backgrounds and experiences.

You may currently be working in procurement, commercial, estimating, or Pre-Construction roles, or have relevant experience within the construction supply chain. You will ideally demonstrate: A strong interest in working with numbers and cost data A methodical and analytical approach, with the ability to interrogate detail rather than rely on headline figures

Experience of , or exposure to, cost planning, or tender analysis An awareness of how risk is identified, assessed, and managed within projects The confidence to challenge information and ask the right questions An understanding of construction procurement routes (including two-stage or similar approaches) Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders A collaborative approach and the ability to work across different teams Experience in all areas is not essential;

however, this role is best suited to individuals who are comfortable working with detail and taking a proactive role in understanding how projects are put together commercially. Qualifications Degree or equivalent in a construction, commercial, or related discipline (preferred but not essential) Professional membership (e.g. CIPS,…