Utilities Procurement Specialist

3 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Full time
Our team at West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is looking for a skilled Utilities Procurement Specialist to join our Delivery Directorate. As a key player in our ambitious capital programme, you will play a pivotal role in developing commercial and procurement strategies while overseeing the budget and delivery programmes for utilities works. With an estimated annual expenditure of approximately £10 million, your expertise in managing substantial project budgets and project finances, including forecasting and reporting, will be essential in achieving our goals.

The ideal candidate will have experience with procurement processes within local government, experience leading commercial aspects of utility-related projects or works for major infrastructure projects, and demonstrable and thorough working commercial knowledge of NEC4 and NEC3 contract options, as well as procurement and management processes. You will also possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to work collaboratively across WMCA and statutory undertakers, key stakeholders, and the wider supply chain to deliver utilities elements of major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop commercial and procurement strategies for utilities works
  • Oversee the budget and delivery programmes for utilities works
  • Collaborate with WMCA and statutory undertakers, key stakeholders, and the wider supply chain to deliver utilities elements of major infrastructure projects

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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