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