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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed