Job Description

Procurement Lead- Surface

Job Location City: Tilbury OR Thames Estuary

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent

Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003)

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based

Travel Requirements: No travel required

Requisition ID: 2644
Information at a Glance

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time.

We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.

We are excited to share a rare opportunity for an accomplished Procurement Lead to join us at LTC, helping to deliver the Lower Thames Crossing-one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects. As we build a new route connecting Kent and Essex beneath the River Thames, we're not only easing congestion at Dartford but also setting new standards for sustainability, connectivity, and public benefit. This is your chance to shape Britain's greenest road, complete with new green spaces and pathways, scheduled to open in the early 2030s.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the procurement strategy and schedule for surface works packages
• Lead end-to-end procurement including tendering, negotiation, award, and contract execution
• Ensure best value outcomes through strong commercial management and robust negotiation
• Manage and develop a high-performing supply chain, driving innovation, efficiency, and cost savings
• Monitor supplier performance, risk, and financial stability
• Collaborate with internal teams and act as the key procurement interface for surface works
• Track and report procurement performance, risks, and KPIs
• Ensure full contractual compliance and governance across all procurement activities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience in procurement within major infrastructure or construction projects, ideally including surface works (e.g. highways, earthworks, drainage, pavements)
• Strong understanding of construction procurement lifecycle from pre-construction through delivery
• Proven experience in developing and delivering procurement strategies
• Good knowledge of contract forms, commercial terms, and risk allocation
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrable experience managing high-value, complex work packages
• Strong commercial acumen and cost awareness
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and supply chains
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Join us as we redefine what's possible in UK infrastructure. Ready to make your mark on a nationally significant, high-impact project? Click the following link to apply and help build Britain's future with LTC.