Senior Construction Procurement Manager
We're partnering with a Local Authority in Essex to recruit an experienced Senior Construction Procurement Manager (Interim - 12 months or longer). This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on procurement professional who wants to make a tangible impact.
Rate: £550 per day (umbrella)
Why this role?
You'll play a key role in delivering an ambitious housing investment programme-supporting improvements to over 9,000 council homes, with £70m allocated to this year's capital programme alone. This is procurement with purpose, where your work directly benefits the local community.
Location: Harlow (2 days on site)
What you'll be doing:
Leading end-to-end construction procurement activity
Preparing and managing tender processes through to contract award
Supporting delivery of projects both above and below PA23 thresholds
Providing guidance and oversight to direct reports, ensuring high-quality output and performance
Collaborating closely with Property and Procurement colleagues across a varied and high-value pipeline
This role would suit someone who:
Enjoys being hands-on in procurement delivery
Has strong public-sector or regulated procurement experience
Is confident managing complex construction tenders
Thrives in a dynamic, delivery-focused environment
Wants to add real value to a major housing programme
Do apply if this is of interest to you alterntively feel free to forward this onto anyone you may know who is suitable.
