Job Role: Construction Procurement Manager
Job Location: OX5
Rate – Please indicate the required rate on the CV
*** 6+month ongoing contract
** The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in New Engineering Contract and Joint Contracts Tribunal contract terms, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and support the development of current team to achieve procurement excellence. **
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement procurement strategies that adhere to the principles and guidelines outlined in the UK Government’s Construction Playbook, focusing on achieving whole-life value, early supply chain involvement, and collaboration.
* Lead pre-market engagement activities, ensuring alignment with the Playbook’s emphasis on transparent supplier engagement and market readiness.
* Apply Playbook best practices such as should-cost modelling, benchmarking, and the use of standardised contracts, ensuring consistency and efficiency across procurement activities.
* Promote the adoption of the Playbook’s transformational approaches, including Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), digital technologies, and sustainability frameworks to deliver net-zero carbon outcomes.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as Public Contracts Regulations 2015 / Procurement Act 2023 and other legal frameworks, while embedding the Playbook’s principles of risk allocation and fair treatment of suppliers.
* Oversee the procurement lifecycle, from strategy development and tendering to contract award and implementation, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
* Leverage extensive knowledge of NEC and JCT contract terms to manage risk, enhance collaboration, and achieve project success.
* Manage and influence complex stakeholder relationships, overcoming resistance and driving alignment with procurement strategies and Playbook requirements.
* Identify and address skills gaps within the team, providing training, coaching, and support to enhance capabilities in procurement and contract management.
* Monitor procurement outcomes against Playbook metrics, providing regular reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement.
Essential Skills and Experience:
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* Extensive knowledge and practical experience in applying the UK Government’s Construction Playbook across public sector construction procurement projects.
* Proven ability to translate Playbook principles into actionable strategies, including early supplier engagement, risk management, and the use of collaborative contracting.
* Full understanding of RIBA Plan of Work
* Expertise in NEC and JCT contract terms, with a deep understanding of their application to ensure efficient and fair project delivery.
* Strong track record in managing end-to-end public sector procurement processes, ensuring compliance with UK procurement regulations and delivering value for money.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments, build consensus, and navigate resistance to achieve project objectives.
Right to work requirements
* Passport
* BRP
* Share code