Senior Utilities Procurement Specialist
9 hours ago
We are seeking an experienced Senior Utilities Procurement Specialist to join our team at West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). As a key member of our Delivery Directorate, you will play a pivotal role in developing commercial and procurement strategies for utilities works.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in NEC3 and NEC4 contract options, with a proven track record in managing substantial project budgets. You will oversee the financial and commercial aspects of utility works, working collaboratively across TfWM and Statutory Undertakers, key stakeholders, and the wider supply chain to deliver the utilities elements of major infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee the financial and commercial aspects of utility works
- Work collaboratively across TfWM and Statutory Undertakers, key stakeholders, and the wider supply chain to deliver the utilities elements of major infrastructure projects
- Responsible for commercial management of significant procurement packages through to final certification
- Provide technical commercial input across the supply chain within a procurement and commercial context
- Provide commercial advice and apply innovative thinking in managing the utilities impacts in detailed design
- Manage budgets and ensure that financial administration, monitoring, and reporting is of the highest standard
- Report project progress to senior project sponsors
- Highlight key risks within the advanced utility schedule
Requirements:
- Experience with procurement processes within local government
- Experience of leading commercial aspects of utility-related projects or works for major infrastructure projects
- Experience of procurement and development of commercial strategies for contestable utilities works, including tender development, NEC contract management, and early contractor involvement
- Demonstrable and thorough working commercial knowledge of NEC4 and NEC3 contract options, as well as procurement and management processes
- Ability to effectively manage large project budgets and project finances, including forecasting and reporting
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary of approximately £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience
- A comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days paid annual leave, ethical saving options, healthcare plans, paid volunteering days, interest-free financing, discounted shopping, and more
- Hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
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