Overview
Construction Procurement Manager - Harlow District Council
£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Site-based in Harlow - 4 days per week
12-month contract | Interviews ASAP
Are you a hands-on procurement professional with experience in public sector construction projects? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Harlow District Council as they deliver a major programme of investment in their housing stock - over £50 million in spend is planned for this year alone.
Working closely with both the property team and central procurement, you\'ll be playing a key part in setting up and managing the supply chain that makes this ambitious programme possible.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the delivery of a large-scale capital programme across housing and property
* Leading end-to-end construction procurement activity - from drafting tender documents through to contract award
* Working closely with the Head of Pre-Construction and Head of Delivery to shape the procurement pipeline and advise on the best route to market
* Managing multiple tenders of varying scale, including open tender processes
* Writing clear and concise approval reports to support decision-making
* Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations while keeping things practical and commercially focused
What we\'re looking for
* UK Resident
* Minimum 3 years\' background in public sector procurement, ideally within local authority
* Hands-on experience running construction or capital programme tenders
* Comfortable working operationally - this isn\'t a strategic-only role
* Great communication and stakeholder skills
* Availability to start on short notice and be based in Harlow 4 days a week
* Any experience working in housing or property would be a real advantage
This is a key role within a busy and well-supported team - a great opportunity to make a visible impact on a high-value, high-priority programme.
Closing date: Thursday 12th September
If you\'re interested, send your CV across today. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified
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