Castlefield Recruitment are working with a public sector organisation to recruit a Procurement Officer to support the delivery of construction related projects. You will manage and run call‑off competitions from a range of established construction and built‑environment frameworks, ensuring compliance with UK procurement regulations and best practice.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your procurement expertise to projects that make a real difference to local communities, while developing your career in a supportive and forward‑thinking team.
The role – Procurement Officer:
1. The Procurement Officer will lead and manage call‑off processes from construction related frameworks.
2. Prepare tender documentation, evaluation models and award reports in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
3. Support project teams and stakeholders to define requirements, evaluation criteria and procurement strategies.
4. Carry out supplier engagement, clarification and moderation meetings as required.
5. Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement policies, templates and processes.
6. Maintain accurate records to support audit, transparency and reporting obligations.
The person – Procurement Officer:
7. Experience in public sector procurement, ideally within the construction, FM, estates or infrastructure sector – Essential
8. Familiarity with running mini‑competitions or direct awards from frameworks – Essential
9. Knowledge of PCR 2015, NEC/JCT contracts and procurement best practice – Desirable
10. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills – Essential
11. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines – Essential
12. CIPS qualification (or working towards) – Desirable (support provided where necessary)
What we offer – Procurement Officer:
13. Flexible / hybrid working arrangements – one day per week in the office.
14. Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
15. Ongoing professional development and training including MCIPS
16. Annual 5% performance related bonus.