Job Description:

Senior Procurement Manager

Project overview

The £80 million upgrade of Slough Sewage Treatment Works for Thames Water will be carried out by Ferrovial Construction and Cadagua, working together as a joint venture. This project aims to improve the resilience and sustainability of Slough STW, ensuring it meets tougher Environment Agency standards and achieves better environmental performance. Improvements include expanded treatment capacity, advanced systems for removing ammonia and phosphorus, upgraded storm-flow management, and robust new power infrastructure. The partnership combines Ferrovial Construction’s expertise in UK infrastructure projects with Cadagua’s broad experience in international water treatment.

Role purpose

Manage procurement activities for the Slough project, coordinating tendering, bid evaluation and subcontract documentation with the design, construction, commercial and planning teams, and preparing package recommendations for the JV and Thames.

Key responsibilities

Procurement strategy and coordination

• Work collaboratively with the design and construction teams to coordinate procurement activities.
• Liaise with Thames commercial representatives on the objectives and requirements of SAF 1 and 2.
• Participate in JV meetings to discuss procurement strategy and chair a weekly procurement meeting and maintain Master Procurement Plan for the Project, and for reporting to Thames.
• Coordinate with the mechanical and electrical (M&E), civils and relevant teams to achieve a consistent approach where possible and in line with the procurement governance of the Project.
• Liaise with JV planners on programme requirements and associated time documentation.

Tender preparation and administration

• Administer prequalification and tender processes, including correspondence with selected supply chain bidders.
• Prepare the list of proposed tenderers from the appropriate source (Framework, core supply chain, past experience).
• Prepare and amend standard invitation to tender (ITT) documents for issue to bidders.
• Manage tender queries on a day-to-day basis.
• Arrange tender meetings for each package and lead mid-term and final tender meetings.

Bid evaluation and recommendations

• Prepare bid analysis documents for review, where appropriate.
• Chair the post-tender assessment meeting with relevant teams, and draft a comparative chart (commercial).
• Prepare recommendations, and get approvals based on Procurement Authority Matrix for the JV and Thames on each procurement package.
• Meet with Thames and supply chain bidders to review bid compliance and discuss and agree proposed changes to terms and conditions, within the role’s delegated authority.

Subcontract documentation and contractual support

• Draft proposed subcontract conditions and prepare Data Part One and agreeing the final terms and condition of the Contract.
• Prepare, compile and amend Works Information documents for potential subcontract packages, and working as a chairperson to maintain a consistent Works Information throughout relevant teams
• Provide contractual advice on the procurement of specialist items and strong ability to choose the right type of contract depending on different work packages.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Good knowledge of NEC contracts and other bespoke contracts.
• Previous experience as a procurement lead in construction and line management experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across the company and with partners, suppliers and customers.
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at different levels.
• A structured and methodical approach to managing procurement activities and documentation.
• A strong attitude to act as a champion to maintain a proper governance of procurement.

Desirable experience

• Experience in water treatment.
• Experience of working in an international organisation.
• Experience in working as a Joint Venture/or with Consortium.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.