Remote Senior Procurement Manager (Construction & Estates) | Public Sector | £45,000 to £60,000

Senior Category Manager | Construction Procurement Manager | Estates Procurement Lead

A nationally recognised, award-winning public sector organisation is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to join a high-performing team managing large-scale national construction and estates frameworks. This is a technically focused role suited to a consultant who combines strong construction contract knowledge with the ability to engage confidently at a senior stakeholder level.

As Senior Procurement Manager, you will work across construction consultancy, modular construction, and professional services, providing expert procurement support throughout the full framework and contract lifecycle. You will bring credibility with clients and suppliers alike and have the depth of knowledge to navigate complex regulatory and contractual environments.

Why Join:

• Salary - £45,000 to £60,000 plus a competitive bonus and benefits package
• Lead and mentor – take on line-management responsibility, guiding and developing a team of procurement professionals and playing an active role in building team capability
• Technically challenging work - deep, day-to-day engagement with NEC3, NEC4, and JCT contracts across high-value, nationally significant frameworks
• Become the expert - this role positions you as a subject matter authority across construction consultancy, modular construction, and professional services procurement
• High-profile exposure - work directly with senior clients, key suppliers, and public sector leaders across a broad national portfolio
• Diverse, high-performing team - join a team of specialists in an award-winning environment where collaboration, expertise, and professional development are central to how the function operates
• Scope to grow - with frameworks of this scale and complexity, there is significant room to develop your technical skills, expand your network, and build your career

What You'll Be Doing:

• Deliver procurement consultancy across large-scale national construction and estates frameworks
• Manage procurement activity across construction consultancy, modular construction, and professional services
• Apply in-depth knowledge of NEC3, NEC4, and JCT contracts throughout the procurement and contract management lifecycle
• Negotiate with suppliers across all aspects of the category to ensure delivery meets client and stakeholder needs
• Engage with clients and suppliers as a credible subject matter expert
• Support the marketing of frameworks and contribute to category strategy development
• Present procurement updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance forums

What We're Looking For:

• NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contract experience is essential
• Strong regulatory knowledge including PCR 2015 and/or the Procurement Act 2023
• Consulting background is strongly preferred but not required
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to operate at a senior level
• Public sector experience is preferred but not essential
• Experience working within or across procurement frameworks, with an understanding of how they are structured, delivered, and promoted
• Market awareness with an understanding of emerging trends and supply chain dynamics within the construction sector
• Project management accreditation is preferred but not essential

If you are a senior procurement professional with a strong construction background and are ready to take on a nationally significant role, please contact Omar at jobsos@bramwith.com with your CV.

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