Overview
Referment is partnering with Kilnbridge, a leading UK construction and civil engineering contractor, delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure and property projects across London and the South East. Kilnbridge are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager with a background in construction, property or civil engineering to support pre-construction and bid teams, shaping procurement strategy and building long-term, high-performing supply chain partnerships. Kilnbridge are keen to identify professionals who understand how construction businesses really operate, from bids and trade packages through to delivery on site.
* A construction contractor, civil engineering business or EPC
* A main contractor or specialist subcontractor
* A property development or infrastructure delivery environment
Experience outside these sectors (e.g., FM, pure logistics, non-construction supply chain) is unlikely to be a fit for this role.
The Role
Reporting to the Group Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in pre-construction and early project stages, developing procurement strategies, mapping construction supply chains, and embedding performance frameworks that support successful project delivery. This is a strategic, construction-facing role, working closely with bid, commercial, engineering, and project teams.
What You'll Be Doing
* Developing procurement strategies for construction bids and projects
* Building and maintaining construction supply chain maps across key and non-key trade packages
* Supporting strategic subcontractor and supplier selection
* Creating and managing supply chain data on capability, capacity, compliance, and performance
* Implementing and monitoring KPI and 360° supplier performance frameworks
* Acting as a key interface between construction teams and the supply chain
* Building long-term, performance-led relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
* Supporting safety, sustainability, innovation, and compliance objectives
Must-have Experience
* Proven supply chain or procurement experience within construction, civil engineering or property
* Strong understanding of trade packages, subcontractors, and construction procurement
* Experience supporting pre-construction, bids, or early project stages
Ideal Background Includes
* Main contractor or EPC environment
* Infrastructure, civils, or complex construction projects
* Data-led approach to supplier performance and decision-making
CIPS desirable but not essential. CSCS required.
Why Kilnbridge?
Kilnbridge is an employee-owned construction and civil engineering business, meaning the people who design, build, and deliver our projects also have a real stake in the company\'s success.
* Long-term thinking, not short-term wins
* Genuine accountability at every level
* A culture where quality, safety, and integrity come before margin-chasing
Apply now to avoid disappointment in missing out.
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