Senior Commissioning and Procurement Officer - Construction

My London based client is looking for an experienced procurement professional to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Head of Procurement, your role will be to deliver procurement projects within the construction category whilst ensuring public sector procurement regulations are adhered to and social value is considered throughput the process.

Day to day you will be responsible for:

• Leading, managing and monitor the procurement of high quality services across a range of construction spend areas including major development programmes, capital delivery, housing and property services and highways.
• Providing project and programme assurance for the procurement and commissioning of consultants, contractors and suppliers necessary to ensure the timely delivery of the portfolio of land and property projects and initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities for cost reduction through the implementation of alternative commercial solutions
• Engaging with providers to deliver significant procurement and operational efficiencies, including financial savings

The role requires someone with previous experience in construction procurement and knowledge of NEC or JCT forms of contracting is essential for the role. As is previous experience in a public sector environment.

The role is being offered at £60-65k with hybrid working patterns.