Job Description

Are 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.
What you'll be doing:
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.
Interim Construction Procurement Manager
Harlow Posted about 12 hours ago
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