Overview

Construction Procurement Manager - Harlow District Council£500 per day (Inside IR35)Site-based in Harlow - 4 days per week12-month contract | Interviews ASAPAre you a hands-on procurement professional with experience in public sector construction projects? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Harlow District Council as they deliver a major programme of investment in their housing stock - over £50 million in spend is planned for this year alone.Working closely with both the property team and central procurement, you\''ll be playing a key part in setting up and managing the supply chain that makes this ambitious programme possible.

Responsibilities

Supporting the delivery of a large-scale capital programme across housing and property

Leading end-to-end construction procurement activity - from drafting tender documents through to contract award

Working closely with the Head of Pre-Construction and Head of Delivery to shape the procurement pipeline and advise on the best route to market

Managing multiple tenders of varying scale, including open tender processes

Writing clear and concise approval reports to support decision-making

Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations while keeping things practical and commercially focused

What we\''re looking for

UK Resident

Minimum 3 years\'' background in public sector procurement, ideally within local authority

Hands-on experience running construction or capital programme tenders

Comfortable working operationally - this isn\''t a strategic-only role

Great communication and stakeholder skills

Availability to start on short notice and be based in Harlow 4 days a week

Any experience working in housing or property would be a real advantage

This is a key role within a busy and well-supported team - a great opportunity to make a visible impact on a high-value, high-priority programme.

Closing date: Thursday 12th September

If you\''re interested, send your CV across today. Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified

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