Interim Construction Procurement Manager

Portsmouth
£500 per day
Interim
Full-time

5 hours ago

Are you a hands-on procurement professional with experience in public sector construction projects? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Harlow District Council as they deliver a major programme of investment in their housing stock - over £50 million in spend is planned for this year alone.Working closely with both the property team and central procurement, you'll be playing a key part in setting up and managing the supply chain that makes this ambitious programme possible.What you'll be doing:
·Supporting the delivery of a large-scale capital programme across housing and property
·Leading end-to-end construction procurement activity - from drafting tender documents through to contract award
·Working closely with the Head of Pre-Construction and Head of Delivery to shape the procurement pipeline and advise on the best route to market
·Managing multiple tenders of varying scale, including open tender processes
·Writing clear and concise approval reports to support decision-making
·Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations while keeping things practical and commercially focusedWhat we're looking for:
·UK Resident
·Minimum 3 years' background in public sector procurement, ideally within local authority.
·Hands-on experience running construction or capital programme tenders
·Comfortable working operationally - this isn't a strategic-only role
·Great communication and stakeholder skills
·Availability to start on short notice and be based in Harlow 4 days a week
·Any experience working in housing or property would be a real advantageThis is a key role within a busy and well-supported team - a great opportunity to make a visible impact on a high-value, high-priority programme.Closing date: Thursday 12th September
If you're interested, send your CV across today. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.Interim Construction Procurement ManagerHarlow Posted about 12 hours agoShare this jobSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this fieldCreate alertYou agree to ourLatest JobsWest MidlandsContract - Full Time£50 per hourEssexContract - Full Time£50 per hourNorthern IrelandPermanent - Full Time£45k - 53k per yearWarehamPermanent - Full Time£50k - 60k per yearHarlowContract - Full Time£500 per dayStart your job search hereAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xPolicyContact Us:Portsmouth - Lakeside North Harbour

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