Procurement Consultant - Highways

Procurement Consultant – Highways
Start Date: January 2026

Contract Length: 6–12 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Day Rate: Negotiable

Opportunity Overview

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Procurement Consultant – Highways to support the end-to-end re-tender of its long-standing highways contract. The existing contract has been in place for over 15 years, and the authority is now embarking on a full competitive procurement process with the aim of finalising the new arrangement within 18 months — an ambitious and accelerated timeline.

Key Responsibilities

·        Lead and manage the operational procurement activities for the highways re-tender

·        Develop tender documentation, evaluation criteria, and procurement timelines

·        Coordinate stakeholder engagement across technical, commercial, legal, and operational teams

·        Ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations and Local Authority governance

·        Support evaluation processes, clarification stages, and contract award

·        Provide consistent reporting, documentation, and risk management throughout the programme

Key Requirements:

• Strong track record in public sector procurement, ideally within highways, civil engineering, or large works contracts

·        Experienced in Modern Procurement Methods

·        In-depth understanding of procurement legislation and regulated procurement routes

·        Comfortable operating in a delivery-focused, operational environment

·        Able to work at pace and manage a complex tender process within tight timelines

·        Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

If you have experience delivering major highways or infrastructure procurements and thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes local government environments, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. Please do express your interest by sending across your CV.