Provide support to Commercial Leads, Department Heads and Service Leads, delivering value-for-money outcomes through high-quality procurement support across the organisation. Offer expert advice and guidance while leading the delivery of high-profile and complex procurements for UKAEA’s growing R&D portfolio and indirect categories. Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and support the achievement of organisational milestones, contributing to wider Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) targets.
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Core responsibilities
- Coordinate procurement support for major construction and estates projects, ensuring delivery aligns with key milestones and targets.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, ensuring compliance with Public Contracts Regulations and relevant legislation (e.g. CDM, Building Safety Act, Intellectual Property, Export Controls).
- Lead the pre-qualification of contractors, conduct tender interviews, evaluate submissions, and negotiate contracts through to award.
- Lead the development of Business Cases for DESNZ and Cabinet Office Commercial Controls.
- Manage, monitor, and control contractual performance, ensuring adherence to terms relating to time, cost, and quality.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and propose solutions to support continuous improvement across UKAEA, making evidence-based recommendations using analytical and constructive thinking.
- Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies across the site.
- Provide commercial advice to line and senior management within UKAEA, contributing to specific initiatives where appropriate.
- Build effective relationships and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
- Provide procurement leadership on large or complex construction and estates projects.
- Ensure full compliance with all UKAEA policies, procedures, and governance requirements.