Procurement Specialist Interim

Your new companyAn established public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to support a significant construction investment programme. This role will play a key part in delivering compliant, high-quality procurement activity across engineering and building works. You will lead on the commercial and procurement life cycle, ensuring alignment with UK public procurement policy and the Procurement Act 2023, while driving value for money and effective contract management.Your new role

• Lead the end-to-end procurement of construction, engineering, and associated services.
• Draft and manage commercial elements of Invitations to Tender (ITT) and RFQs, using NEC forms of contract
• Oversee procurement processes from tender issue, bid receipt, evaluation, and contract award
• Prepare and publish procurement notices via Find a Tender, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023
• Evaluate bids and provide robust commercial advice to stakeholders
• Support the drafting and negotiation of contracts ready for execution
• Contribute to the successful delivery of the capital works programme

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in public sector procurement, ideally with construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract frameworks
• Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and UK procurement regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex tender processes end-to-end
• Strong commercial acumen and drafting skills
• Experience of working on capital programmes or infrastructure projects
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• You must be able to commute weekly to Bristol 2 twice each week, therefore only locally-based candidates will be considered.

What you'll get in returnThis will be a 6 -9 month assignment for an inside IR35 contract. Competitive pay rates and you will be privy to Hays benefits. The pay method can be Umbrella or the relative PAYE method.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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