Procurement Manager - Hospital Construction

Job Title:

Procurement Manager – Hospital Construction

Location: Flexible / Site-based (UK)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and manage procurement activities across major hospital and healthcare construction projects
. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the effective sourcing of materials, equipment, consultants, and subcontractors while maintaining compliance with healthcare, NHS, and public-sector procurement standards.

You will work closely with project delivery, commercial, and clinical stakeholders to secure best value, manage risk, and support the successful delivery of complex, safety-critical healthcare facilities.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to hospital construction programmes, budgets, and timelines

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for works packages, equipment, and professional services

• Manage tendering processes, including PQQs, ITTs, evaluations, and contract awards

• Ensure compliance with relevant procurement regulations (e.g. NHS, public sector, and framework requirements)

• Negotiate commercial terms and supply agreements to achieve best value and mitigate risk

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, subcontractors, and framework partners

• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, designers, and clinical stakeholders

• Monitor supply chain performance, cost certainty, and delivery against programme

• Identify and manage procurement-related risks impacting safety, quality, and programme

• Support sustainability, social value, and MMC/off-site manufacturing objectives

You will be a commercially astute procurement professional with proven experience delivering complex construction projects within a healthcare or similarly regulated environment.

Essential:

• Proven experience in procurement management within construction, ideally hospital or healthcare projects

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, supply chain management, and commercial negotiations

• Experience working within regulated or public-sector procurement frameworks

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strong analytical and decision-making capability

• Ability to manage multiple work packages within fast-paced project environments

Desirable:

• Experience with NHS procurement frameworks and healthcare compliance standards

• Knowledge of infection control, medical equipment procurement, or clinical environments

• Chartered membership (CIPS, or equivalent)

• Experience supporting sustainability and carbon-reduction initiatives

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to work on high-profile hospital and healthcare projects

• Career development and professional training support

• Collaborative, values-driven working environment

• Flexible working options where project demands allow

Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience in construction or healthcare procurement.