Senior Procurement/Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager – Infrastructure Consultancy

I'm representing a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering major programmes across the UK. With a growing portfolio of nationally significant infrastructure projects—across transport, utilities, and energy—they are looking to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to join their Birmingham-based team.

This is a high-impact role for someone with strong commercial acumen and procurement expertise who can operate in a client-facing environment, advising on complex procurement strategies and supporting the successful delivery of infrastructure programmes from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of procurement strategies for major infrastructure projects

Manage commercial activity throughout the full project lifecycle, including cost control, risk management, and contract administration

Advise clients on procurement route options, supplier engagement, and market analysis

Run end-to-end procurement processes, including documentation, tendering, evaluation, and contract award

Provide strategic input on contract forms (particularly NEC3/4) and negotiation

Support mentoring and development of junior commercial staff

Requirements

Solid experience in commercial and procurement roles within the infrastructure sector

Consultancy or client-side background preferred

Strong working knowledge of UK procurement regulations and best practice

In-depth experience with NEC contracts and procurement of high-value infrastructure works

Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or a related discipline

MCIPS, MRICS, or similar professional qualification desirable

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally important infrastructure schemes

Join a well-established, fast-growing consultancy with strong client frameworks

Defined progression pathway to senior leadership roles

Hybrid working, flexible benefits, and a collaborative team culture

Competitive salary, annual bonus, and full benefits package

If you're a Senior Commercial or Procurement Manager looking to lead on major UK infrastructure programmes, this is a great opportunity to take your career to the next level