Senior Procurement/Commercial Manager, BristolBristol

Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager – Defence & Infrastructure Consultancy

I'm supporting a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy with a proven track record delivering major UK programmes across defence, transport, energy, and public infrastructure. Due to continued growth and long-term framework wins, they’re looking to appoint a Senior Commercial / Procurement Manager to join their team in Bristol.

This is a key client-facing role working on complex, high-value defence and infrastructure programmes. You’ll play a critical part in shaping procurement strategies, managing commercial risk, and supporting delivery across the full lifecycle of capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies for major defence and infrastructure programmes
• Provide strategic commercial input across pre- and post-contract stages, including cost planning, contract negotiation, risk management, and change control
• Work closely with client teams and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with public sector procurement frameworks
• Manage the end-to-end tendering process, including documentation, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations
• Support contract management activities across NEC, FIDIC, and bespoke forms
• Mentor junior commercial staff and contribute to internal capability development

Requirements:

• Substantial commercial and procurement experience within a consultancy or client-side environment
• Background in delivering large-scale defence, infrastructure or government-led programmes
• Excellent knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015) and procurement routes
• Strong commercial acumen and contract expertise (NEC3/4 essential)
• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain it) is preferred
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or related discipline
• MCIPS, MRICS, or similar professional accreditation desirable

Why Apply?

• Be part of nationally significant infrastructure and defence programmes
• Join a market-leading consultancy with long-term client relationships and framework agreements
• Excellent career progression into strategic account and leadership roles
• Flexible hybrid working and a high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary, structured bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

If you're a Senior Commercial Manager or Procurement Specialist with experience in defence and infrastructure projects, this is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of nationally important programmes with long-term impact.