Procurement Lead

Do you have proven experience leading procurement strategies for major infrastructure projects in highly regulated environments?

Can you demonstrate strong knowledge of NEC contracts, category management, and UK procurement regulations?

Would you like to play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of one of the UK s most ambitious nuclear construction programmes?

The OpportunityOur Tier 1 civil engineering client is delivering a £2.9 billion nuclear construction project, and we are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement activities, manage strategic sourcing, and ensure full compliance within a highly regulated environment. This role offers a career defining opportunity to influence procurement performance and commercial outcomes on a nationally significant project

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for major civil engineering and construction packages, ensuring value for money and secure, compliant delivery.
• Conduct strategic sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award in line with UK procurement regulations and NEC contract frameworks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement governance, audit trails, and assurance processes to support nuclear regulatory standards.
• Monitor contract performance, cost, quality, schedule, and risk, escalating issues where required.
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Work closely with commercial, construction, quality, and project controls teams to ensure seamless package delivery.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience managing procurement operations on major infrastructure projects (£100m+).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and UK procurement regulations (public or utilities sector).
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
  Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.

It s great if you also have the following

• Experience within the nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Familiarity with digital procurement platforms and supplier performance systems.
• Background in category management, market analysis, and strategic sourcing methodologies.

The setting for the roleYou will be based on-site within a highly secure and regulated environment, working closely with project leadership, commercial teams, and the wider procurement organisation to support the successful delivery of one of the UK s most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes.
Get in touch nowIf you re seeking a new opportunity and believe you have the relevant skills and experience our client is seeking, then apply now or contact Jordan Tipping via LinkedIn

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