Job Introduction

Are you ready to shape the future of UK infrastructure? Join us at SCS Railways JV as we deliver one of the most ambitious transport projects in Europe - HS2.

We're looking for a Procurement Manager to take the lead on high-value, high-impact procurement activities that keep our digital infrastructure running smoothly. This is your chance to work on a nationally significant project, alongside a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role Responsibility

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes for IT services and systems, ensuring alignment with project strategy and compliance with NEC and SaaS contract frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - from design and delivery to commercial and planning - to ensure procurement meets project needs.
• Develop and issue robust tender documentation, conduct supplier negotiations, and deliver value-for-money outcomes.
• Prepare and issue subcontracts, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping to build a high-performing procurement function.

This is not exhaustive. Full job description available on request

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Previous experience as Procurement Manager on a major project, including managing direct staff
• Experience of working on infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge and application of NEC contract / IT SAAS Contracts
• Demonstrable negotiating skills and securing best value outcomes

Desirable:

• Working knowledge with Electronic Procurement Systems
• Excellent communicator and influencer with ability to build effective relationships
• Experience of working on major civil engineering or rail projects
• Desirable to be working towards MCIPS
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems including document control.
• Proficient in technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, clearly record contractual commitments, write persuasive recommendations and clearly communicate.
• Proficient in drafting effective contractual correspondence
• Proven negotiating and team-working skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge and experience
• Confidence and ability to assert influence
• Ability to maintain a measured approach in a challenging and dynamic environment

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use", OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Please see the disability confident commitments:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role

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