The Project – Great Grid Partnership
The Great Grid Partnership is delivering a major programme of nationally significant energy infrastructure works to support the UK's transition to a low-carbon, resilient electricity network. This complex, multi-year programme will strengthen grid capacity, improve network resilience, and enable the connection of renewable energy at scale.
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager with strong construction and infrastructure procurement expertise and a proven track record of working with subcontractors to support the successful delivery of this critical programme.
The Role
As Procurement Manager, you will lead procurement activity across construction and capital works packages within the Great Grid Partnership. You will play a key role in ensuring subcontractor procurement is delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with programme, commercial, and safety objectives.
This role requires a confident professional who can operate effectively within a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the procurement of subcontractors, specialist trades, construction services, and professional consultants across the programme
Manage end-to-end tendering processes, including prequalification, evaluation, contract award, and onboarding
Ensure procurement activity complies with public-sector procurement regulations and partnership governance requirements
Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and delivery leads to forecast requirements and align procurement strategies with programme delivery
Lead contract negotiations and support the management of subcontractor performance, risk, and contract variations
Maintain robust procurement documentation, reporting, and audit trails
Identify opportunities for value engineering, innovation, sustainability, and effective cost management
Support agile decision-making and rapid procurement responses within a live infrastructure delivery environment
About You
You will bring:
Strong, demonstrable experience procuring and managing subcontractors within construction or major infrastructure environments
A solid background in construction, utilities, energy, capital works, or infrastructure procurement
Knowledge of public-sector procurement regulations or similar governance frameworks
Experience managing complex tenders, subcontractor pricing, contract negotiations, and long-term supplier relationships
Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
The ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and support a large, complex programme of works
A proactive, delivery-focused approach with strong attention to compliance, cost control, and quality
CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
At Laing O'Rourke, we are redefining the future of construction through engineering excellence, innovation, and collaborative delivery. As a Principal Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in securing major projects that shape communities and critical infrastructure. Working alongside some of the industry's leading professionals, you will influence strategic decisions, develop winning solutions, and help drive the continued growth of one of the world's most respected engineering enterprises.
What you can expect
Joining Laing O'Rourke means becoming part of an internationally recognised engineering enterprise that is redefining how the built environment is designed, delivered and operated. You will have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects while continuing to develop your own career and leadership capability.
- The opportunity to influence major projects and contribute to the long-term growth of the business.
- Exposure to innovative delivery methods, digital engineering and modern construction techniques.
- A supportive environment that encourages professional development, knowledge sharing and career progression.
- The chance to work alongside some of the industry's most experienced and respected professionals.
About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
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