Interim SC Cleared Commercial/Procurement Mgr - Construction

About the Opportunity

This role sits at the heart of major public sector and critical national infrastructure programmes.

You will take ownership of commercial and procurement activity on high-value government-backed projects, where compliance, governance, and delivery discipline are non-negotiable.

The Role

You will lead commercial and procurement functions across complex infrastructure programmes, embedding structured delivery approaches while ensuring full compliance with public sector procurement regulations and frameworks.

This is a hands-on role requiring close collaboration with project teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to maintain control, manage risk, and deliver against strict programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and procurement activities across major public sector infrastructure projects
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with government frameworks and programme goals
• Manage full tender lifecycle in line with public sector procurement regulations
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts (ECC, PSC), including performance, variations, and claims
• Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation and governance standards
• Identify and manage commercial risk across complex delivery environments
• Provide expert commercial advice to senior stakeholders and project teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and public sector stakeholders
• Drive ethical, transparent, and auditable procurement practices

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in commercial and procurement roles within the public sector or government-backed programmes
• Strong working knowledge of public procurement regulations, including PA23
• Experience operating within frameworks such as Crown Commercial Services
• Proven expertise in NEC3/NEC4 contract management across the full lifecycle
• Background in multi-disciplinary infrastructure or engineering programmes
• Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (CIPS, MRICS or equivalent preferred)

Skillset

• Strong understanding of public sector governance and compliance requirements
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance value and risk in regulated environments
• Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable working across government and delivery teams
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams