Interim Senior Construction Procurement Specialist
Rate: £650 per day (Umbrella)
Location: TVP HQ(N) – Force Control
Contract: Initial 6 months (likely extension)
Clearance: Must be eligible for relevant vetting
Are you an experienced procurement professional with deep expertise in public sector construction and a passion for driving value, sustainability, and collaboration? We’re looking for a Senior Construction Procurement Specialist to lead high-impact initiatives aligned with the UK Government’s Construction Playbook.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and deliver procurement strategies that reflect Construction Playbook best practices, including whole-life value, early supplier involvement, and collaboration.
* Lead pre-market engagement activities, ensuring transparency and supplier readiness.
* Implement should-cost modelling, benchmarking, and standardised contracts to improve procurement consistency and efficiency.
* Champion innovation through Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), digital tools, and sustainability frameworks aimed at net-zero carbon goals.
* Ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, and other key legal frameworks.
* Oversee the end-to-end procurement lifecycle – from strategy to tendering, award, and implementation.
* Use extensive knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts to manage risk and facilitate effective project delivery.
* Manage and influence complex stakeholder groups, ensuring alignment with Playbook priorities.
* Upskill internal teams through training and mentoring to build long-term procurement capability.
* Monitor and report on procurement performance against Playbook metrics, driving continuous improvement.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* In-depth knowledge and successful application of the UK Government’s Construction Playbook.
* Expertise in NEC and JCT contract terms with a strong grasp of risk allocation and collaboration.
* Solid understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work.
* Proven ability to lead compliant, high-value public sector procurement across all stages.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
* Experience leading, training, and developing procurement teams.
* Professional qualification such as CIPS (or equivalent).
Desirable:
* Knowledge of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and their implementation.
* Experience on major capital projects in the public sector.
* Familiarity with sustainability and net-zero carbon integration into procurement.
* Use of digital procurement platforms and E-procurement systems.
* Understanding of whole-life cost principles.
* Membership of RICS or similar body.
This is a pivotal role where your leadership and strategic insight will directly shape capital project delivery within a critical public sector environment.
Interested?
Apply now or email your CV to lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk to discuss further. #J-18808-Ljbffr