Interim Pre-Procurement Commercial Manager

1st Executive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Government contractor is seeking an experienced Interim Pre-Procurement Commercial Manager to oversee early-stage commercial strategies for major infrastructure projects. This high-profile interim role requires proven experience in pre-procurement and a background in regulated industries. The successful candidate will lead framework design and provide strategic insight to senior stakeholders. This is a hybrid opportunity located in South-East England with a competitive rate of £750-800pd.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in early-stage, pre-procurement within Infrastructure.
• Strong track record in strategy development and framework design.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage, pre-procurement commercial strategy for infrastructure projects.
• Shape frameworks and delivery models.
• Define market and sourcing strategies.

Skills

Early-stage commercial experience

Framework design

Senior stakeholder influence

Navigating regulated industries

Job description

Interim Pre-Procurement Commercial Manager £750-800pd

Interim Pre-Procurement Commercial Manager - Infrastructure £750-800pd

Client: Central Government organisation

Location: Hybrid and South-East England

Duration: 6 months

An experienced Senior Commercial Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping the early-stage commercial strategy, pre-procurement, for a major, UK Government organisation's Construction Infrastructure portfolio.

This is a high-profile interim assignment where your expertise will directly influence how critical national infrastructure is designed, taken to market, and delivered.

You will be working at the very front-end of the commercial lifecycle, providing strategic leadership across framework design, market engagement, delivery model assessment, and strategic outline development.

This role is particularly well suited to someone with strong commercial experience in materials manufacturing infrastructure projects, and who thrives in complex, regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead early-stage, pre-procurement commercial strategy for large-scale infrastructure projects
• Shape frameworks and delivery model design
• Define and influence market and sourcing strategies
• Provide commercial insight within a highly regulated environment

Requirements:

• Proven, very early-stage, pre-procurement commercial experience within Infrastructure (Construction / Facilities)
• Strong track record in pre-procurement strategy development and framework design
• Gravitas to influence senior and executive stakeholders
• Experience working in regulated industries
• Comfortable navigating complex, high-impact strategic challenges
• Any experience in a materials manufacturing environment or Manufacturing Capex would be a bonus

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap. Any questions, email [e-mail]