Job Title: Procurement Manager – Hospital Construction

Location: Flexible / Site‑based (UK)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and manage procurement activities across major hospital and healthcare construction projects. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the effective sourcing of materials, equipment, consultants, and subcontractors while maintaining compliance with healthcare, NHS, and public‑sector procurement standards.

You will work closely with project delivery, commercial, and clinical stakeholders to secure best value, manage risk, and support the successful delivery of complex, safety‑critical healthcare facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to hospital construction programmes, budgets, and timelines

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement activities for works packages, equipment, and professional services

• Manage tendering processes, including PQQs, ITTs, evaluations, and contract awards

• Ensure compliance with relevant procurement regulations (e.g. NHS, public sector, and framework requirements)

• Negotiate commercial terms and supply agreements to achieve best value and mitigate risk

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, subcontractors, and framework partners

• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, designers, and clinical stakeholders

• Monitor supply chain performance, cost certainty, and delivery against programme

• Identify and manage procurement‑related risks impacting safety, quality, and programme

• Support sustainability, social value, and MMC/off‑site manufacturing objectives

About You

You will be a commercially astute procurement professional with proven experience delivering complex construction projects within a healthcare or similarly regulated environment.

Essential:

• Proven experience in procurement management within construction, ideally hospital or healthcare projects

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, supply chain management, and commercial negotiations

• Experience working within regulated or public‑sector procurement frameworks

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strong analytical and decision‑making capability

• Ability to manage multiple work packages within fast‑paced project environments

Desirable:

• Experience with NHS procurement frameworks and healthcare compliance standards

• Knowledge of infection control, medical equipment procurement, or clinical environments

• Chartered membership (CIPS, or equivalent)

• Experience supporting sustainability and carbon‑reduction initiatives

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile hospital and healthcare projects

• Career development and professional training support

• Collaborative, values‑driven working environment

• Flexible working options where project demands allow

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience in construction or healthcare procurement.