We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Procurement Professional to provide commercial and procurement support across public sector projects.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in pre-contract activity, procurement, tender evaluation and commercial assessment, with a good understanding of public sector governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and procurement support across local authority and public sector projects.
• Lead and support pre-contract and procurement activities, ensuring projects progress efficiently and in accordance with required procedures.
• Undertake tender evaluations and commercial assessments, providing clear recommendations to project teams.
• Prepare and review contract documentation and associated procurement information.
• Apply public sector procurement requirements, including the Procurement Act 2023, to relevant procurement activities.
• Support effective commercial governance, risk management and value-for-money assessments.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, consultants, contractors and wider stakeholders.
• Provide timely commercial advice and identify potential risks, opportunities and cost implications.
• Support the delivery of projects in a compliant, commercially robust and cost-effective manner.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Professional or Procurement Professional within local government or the wider public sector.
• Strong experience delivering pre-contract and procurement activities.
• Good working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement compliance.
• Experience in tender evaluation, commercial assessment and contract documentation.
• Strong understanding of commercial governance, risk management and value-for-money principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and contractors.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide immediate commercial support and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or procurement professional to provide immediate commercial expertise within a public sector environment.

Apply now with your CV and details of your relevant public sector commercial and procurement experience.