Job type
PermanentLocation
EghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£48,000 - £59,000
Category Manager, Estates
Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong expertise in Estates, Construction, or FM categories? Do you thrive in a role that blends commercial leadership with strategic business partnering? This could be the perfect next step in your career.
I am recruiting for a skilled Category Manager in Estates to lead and deliver major procurement projects across capital works, minor works, professional services, and facilities management.
You’ll act as a trusted partner to Estates stakeholders, managing regulated tendering activity, ensuring compliance, and driving value, quality, and risk reduction across a diverse portfolio of projects.
- Manage end-to-end procurement procedures, including framework competitions, in line with PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
- Build, manage, and publish high‑quality tender documentation and award notices.
- Lead tender evaluations, pricing analysis, and commercial assessments.
- Provide expert advice on procurement, risk, and relevant legislation (including JCT / NEC contracts).
- Partner with Estates teams, legal, finance, and other stakeholders to support strategic goals.
- Identify opportunities for savings, efficiencies, and improved contract outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with internal financial and governance processes.
We are looking for individuals with
- CIPS qualified or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong practical knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly for Construction/Works contracts.
- Working experience with JCT and NEC contract forms.
- Proven ability to produce accurate, compliant tender packs and evaluation methodologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, including negotiation.
- Experience using public sector/HE framework agreements.
- Ability to analyse spend and develop category insights.
