Job Title: Procurement Manager (Development and Delivery – Onshore Wind)
Reporting to: Onshore Development Director
Number of Roles Available: 1
Great British Energy is looking for a Procurement Manager‑Development and Delivery to join our GBE Onshore Wind Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain category and project procurement strategies aligned to project stage gates (FID → FC → NTP → COD) within the GBE Project Governance Process
* Work with the Project Manager to define contracting approach and packaging (e.g., BoP split, owner‑supplied equipment, framework use)
* Prepare and manage procurement plans, resourcing, timelines, and tender governance
* Ensure procurement scope and strategy align with:
o programme critical path
o grid milestones
o consent/planning conditions
o construction methodology and logistics constraints
* Lead end‑to‑end tender processes:
o bidder clarifications
o bid evaluation and recommendation
o negotiations and contract award approvals
* Produce and manage (along with the Project Team):
o evaluation criteria and scoring models
o recommendation papers for governance stages and Gate reviews
* Commercial & Contracting (with Legal):
o Lead commercial negotiations and support contract drafting with Legal, including:
+ risk allocation (ground, weather, delay, grid, interfaces)
+ warranties and performance guarantees
+ payment mechanisms (milestone, measurement, target cost)
+ parent company guarantees, bonds, collateral warranties
o Ensure contract terms are bankable where relevant
o Align contracts to the selected forms, for example:
+ NEC4
+ FIDIC
+ OEM supply agreements
+ ICP / contestable works arrangements
+ framework call‑offs and bespoke amendments
o Establish supplier performance management from award through delivery:
+ KPIs, reporting
+ expediting long‑lead items (turbines, transformers, switchgear, inverters, BESS)
+ monitoring quality plans, FAT/SAT readiness, and logistics (working with Engineering and technical support agencies)
o Manage supplier risks and drive mitigations
o Deliver measurable value through:
+ cost benchmarking, should‑cost modelling (where applicable)
+ value engineering options with Engineering/Delivery
+ optimal incoterms/logistics and risk transfer
* Governance, Compliance & ESG:
o Ensure procurement complies with internal governance, delegated authorities, audit requirements, and public sector procurement expectations
o Embed ESG and responsible procurement:
+ modern slavery requirements
+ carbon and sustainability data requests
+ local content / skills where relevant
* HSE, Quality & Technical Alignment (working with Delivery):
o Ensure procurement scopes include clear HSE and quality obligations
o Ensure site and construction constraints are reflected in scopes (temporary works, access, laydown, lifting plans)
Qualifications and Experience
* Strong experience in procurement for UK infrastructure/energy, ideally onshore wind/solar/BESS
* Demonstrated capability leading tendering and negotiations for multi‑million pound packages
* Strong understanding of:
o contract structures (EPC, EPC‑Lite, multi‑contract)
o risk allocation and interface management
o supplier performance / expediting of long‑lead equipment
* Ability to produce clear governance papers and manage approvals
* Strong stakeholder management and commercial judgement
* Working knowledge of NEC4 and typical UK energy contracting approaches
* Experience managing procurement through Financial Close and lender requirements
* Familiarity with grid connection deliverables (ICP, contestable works, energisation dependencies)
* Category expertise (e.g., turbines, HV plant, PV supply chain, BESS integrators)
* Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, QS, or similar
* Professional accreditation (e.g., CIPS or equivalent)
Personal Qualities
* Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision‑making, and is willing to challenge constructively
* Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
* Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
* Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
* Resilient and resourceful in a fast‑paced environment
What We Offer
* Performance‑related bonus scheme
* 4x salary life assurance
* Group income protection
* 38 days annual leave
* Flexible working arrangements
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Supportive, inclusive working environment
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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