Our client is seeking a Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager (Senior Quantity Surveyor) or Head of Procurement & Commercial to support their Transmission Onshore Business. The role is responsible for managing all procurement and post‑contract commercial requirements, demonstrating value leadership, customer service and innovation. You will help drive a world‑class Procurement & Commercial function by embedding consistent practices that reduce total cost of ownership and deliver against strategic targets.
 

Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager / Head of Procurement & Commercial

(Senior Quantity Surveyor)

As a Senior Procurement & Commercial Manager (Senior Quantity Surveyor) or Head of Procurement & Commercial Manager in the Transmission Onshore Business, you will be expected to manage the procurement and post‑contract commercial requirements relevant to the Transmission business area. You will demonstrate value leadership, customer service and innovation to support the vision in becoming a world‑class provider of Procurement and Commercial services and embed a consistent approach to reduce the total cost of ownership by achieving targets set in this regard.

Key Accountabilities

• Reporting to the Director, Procurement & Commercial for Onshore Delivery you are expected to be a senior hands‑on leader.

• Commercial ownership and responsibility for the commercial delivery of one or more mega (c.£1Bn plus) infrastructure projects for Overhead Line / Substations / Underground Cabling.

• Disciplined cost control and accurate forecasting.

• Implementing strong commercial and contracting strategies, then executing end‑to‑end procurement activities to meet the diverse needs of our Transmission business, whilst complying with governance.

• Undertaking strategic key supplier relationship management activity, working with stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes.

• Key member of a multi‑disciplinary team.

What Do I Need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Senior experienced commercial practitioner (not just a people manager).

• Experience of the delivery phase of mega onshore infrastructure capital projects (£1bn plus) in demanding timescales in the UK both pre and post contract using NEC contracts and the ability to influence, lead and resolve disputes and solutions focussed.

• Strong background as the commercial lead with commercial responsibility where you were responsible for procuring, negotiating and managing contracts and associated risks, as well as managing suppliers and sub‑contractors.

• Have a professional, dynamic and agile approach to ensure the successful commercial delivery of mega onshore capital projects covering the entire range of procurement and commercial activities from development into execution to achieve the strategic goals of the business.

• FRICS/MRICS / Quantity Surveying Degree educated or have an equivalent direct entry to a recognised appropriate professional body.

• A deep understanding of financial impacts, operational requirements, and capital projects to make informed and responsible decisions.

• Experience in handling claims preparation and resolution while safeguarding business objectives with a commitment to ethical practices.