Overview
Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager - Defence & Infrastructure Consultancy. I\'m supporting a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy with a proven track record delivering major UK programmes across defence, transport, energy, and public infrastructure. They\'re looking to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to join their team in Bristol.
This is a key client-facing role working on complex, high-value defence and infrastructure programmes. You\'ll play a critical part in shaping procurement strategies, managing commercial risk, and supporting delivery across the full lifecycle of capital projects.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies for major defence and infrastructure programmes
* Provide strategic commercial input across pre- and post-contract stages, including cost planning, contract negotiation, risk management, and change control
* Work closely with client teams and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with public sector procurement frameworks
* Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including documentation, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
* Support contract management activities across NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke forms
* Mentor junior commercial staff and contribute to internal capability development
Requirements
* Substantial commercial and procurement experience within a consultancy or client-side environment
* Background in delivering large-scale defence, infrastructure or government-led programmes
* Excellent knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015) and procurement routes
* Strong commercial acumen and contract expertise (NEC3/4 essential)
* Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain it) is preferred
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or related discipline
* MCIPS, MRICS, or similar professional accreditation desirable
Why Apply?
* Be part of nationally significant infrastructure and defence programmes
* Join a market-leading consultancy with long-term client relationships and framework agreements
* Excellent career progression into strategic account and leadership roles
* Flexible hybrid working and a high-performing, collaborative team culture
* Competitive salary, structured bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
* If you\'re a Senior Commercial Manager or Procurement Specialist with experience in defence and infrastructure projects, this is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of nationally important programmes with long-term impact
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