The successful candidate will have strong experience in pre-contract activity, procurement, tender evaluation and commercial assessment, with a good understanding of public sector governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide commercial and procurement support across local authority and public sector projects.
* Lead and support pre-contract and procurement activities, ensuring projects progress efficiently and in accordance with required procedures.
* Undertake tender evaluations and commercial assessments, providing clear recommendations to project teams.
* Prepare and review contract documentation and associated procurement information.
* Apply public sector procurement requirements, including the Procurement Act 2023, to relevant procurement activities.
* Support effective commercial governance, risk management and value-for-money assessments.
* Work collaboratively with project managers, consultants, contractors and wider stakeholders.
* Provide timely commercial advice and identify potential risks, opportunities and cost implications.
* Support the delivery of projects in a compliant, commercially robust and cost-effective manner.
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Professional or Procurement Professional within local government or the wider public sector.
* Strong experience delivering pre-contract and procurement activities.
* Good working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement compliance.
* Experience in tender evaluation, commercial assessment and contract documentation.
* Strong understanding of commercial governance, risk management and value-for-money principles.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and contractors.
* Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to provide immediate commercial support and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or procurement professional to provide immediate commercial expertise within a public sector environment.
Apply now with your CV and details of your relevant public sector commercial and procurement experience
Salary description
£400.00 - £400.00 per year