Senior Procurement/Commercial Manager

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. Due to continued growth and long-term framework wins, 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.

Key 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