Senior Procurement/Commercial Manager in EC1

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Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager – Defence & Infrastructure Consultancy\n\nI'm supporting a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy with a proven track record delivering major UK programmes across defence, transport, energy, and public infrastructure. Due to continued growth and long-term framework wins, they’re looking to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to join their team in London.\n\nThis 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the development and implementation of procurement strategies for major defence and infrastructure programmes\nProvide strategic commercial input across pre- and post-contract stages, including cost planning, contract negotiation, risk management, and change control\nWork closely with client teams and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with public sector procurement frameworks\nManage the end-to-end tendering process, including documentation, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations\nSupport contract management activities across NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke forms\nMentor junior commercial staff and contribute to internal capability development\nRequirements:\n\nSubstantial commercial and procurement experience within a consultancy or client-side environment\nBackground in delivering large-scale defence, infrastructure or government-led programmes\nExcellent knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (e.g.

PCR 2015) and procurement routes\nStrong commercial acumen and contract expertise (NEC3/4 essential)\nSecurity clearance (or eligibility to obtain it) is \nDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or related discipline\nMCIPS, MRICS, or similar professional accreditation desirable\nWhy Apply?\n\nBe part of nationally significant infrastructure and defence programmes\nJoin a market-leading consultancy with long-term client relationships and framework agreements\nExcellent career progression into strategic account and leadership roles\nFlexible hybrid working and a high-performing, collaborative team culture\nCompetitive salary, structured bonus, and comprehensive benefits package\nIf 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