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About the Role
Lead the procurement of packages through competitive tender routes, from strategy and market engagement through to contract award and ongoing supply chain management. Support business in supply chain readiness for Heathrow H8 Regulatory Period (2027–2031). Ensure sector P&SC strategy is deployed and implemented, balancing operational requirements and Group objectives. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact, driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support procurement activity across the Heathrow H7 Framework, collaborating with project, commercial, and engineering teams to align procurement strategy with programme requirements.
- Develop and issue ITT documentation, including pre-qualification, instructions to tender, contract drafting, pricing schedules, and evaluation criteria.
- Manage competitive tender processes from strategy and market engagement through to contract award.
- Structure and negotiate commercial and contractual terms under the NEC4 Contract Suite.
- Negotiate agreements that meet project safety, programme, and cost targets.
- Manage supplier performance and relationship management using group systems.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal frameworks, including Costain & Client Governance.
- Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to unlock value and deliver successful outcomes.
- Support the development of the Costain Way to drive continuous improvement and reflect best practice.
Requirements
- Significant experience working in a similar level role.
- Clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice.
- Ability to demonstrate emotional intelligence, capable of engaging with a wide-ranging stakeholder group.
- Operational Procurement & Supply Chain skills relevant to the construction industry.
- Basic carbon literacy and an awareness of ISO20400 Guidance Standard for Sustainable Procurement.
- Experienced in leading supply chain engagement, e.g., chairing procurement meetings and negotiations.
- Aviation sector experience.
- Experience in negotiation of heavily modified NEC3/NEC4 subcontracts to promote demonstrative favourable commercial outcomes for the business.
- Previous knowledge of Frameworks projects and associated procurement practices.
- More extensive expertise in ISO2040 and ability to demonstrate tangible sustainable outcomes through the supply chain (e.g., reduction in Scope 3 GHGs).
- ISO 44001 experience from concept to delivery with Strategic Supply Chain Partners (or equivalent demonstrated experience with Project 13 principles).
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Proactive team-player
- Solution-focused mindset
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Supplier Performance Management
- Relationship Management
- Commercial Acumen
- Communication
Location
- Heathrow
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Manager
Education Level
- Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified (min level 4)
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Other accredited certifications in procurement or supply chain management
About the Company
- Costain's H7 framework involvement centres on its strategic partnership with Heathrow Airport to deliver asset renewal and major construction projects via the Terminal Asset Renewal Partner and Major Project Partner lots.
- We are looking to bring our experience in delivering infrastructure solutions and working closely with London Heathrow and our supply chain partners to deliver these essential infrastructure upgrades.