Capital Procurement Manager
Arcadis · London, England ·
Job ID: 42903Reference: 300015985040048Location: London, Greater London, United KingdomDepartment: ProcurementBusiness Unit: AUK UKWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-07-31Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description: We are seeking an experienced Capital Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure programme. Working within an integrated project environment, you will support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across complex, high-value construction and engineering projects, ensuring best practice procurement principles are embedded throughout delivery.
Role accountabilities: As Capital Procurement Manager, you will lead and manage procurement activities from market engagement through to contract award across a portfolio of major projects. You will work closely with project teams, commercial stakeholders and external partners to deliver robust procurement strategies, drive value, manage risk and ensure governance compliance.
Key responsibilities include
Managing complex procurement exercises from pre-tender through to contract awardDeveloping procurement strategies, tender documentation and evaluation frameworksSupporting supplier engagement and market development activitiesPreparing award recommendations and procurement approvalsEmbedding procurement best practice within project teamsManaging procurement risks, opportunities and performance milestonesSupporting supplier framework acquisition, renewal and managementEnsuring compliance with procurement governance, commercial standards and project controls.
Qualifications & Experience: We're looking for a procurement professional with significant experience delivering complex procurement programmes within construction, infrastructure or engineering environments. You will be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, navigating complex commercial challenges and driving successful procurement outcomes across major projects.
You will bring: Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experienceMCIPS, RICS, IACCM or similar professional accreditation (or extensive procurement lifecycle experience)Experience leading multi-million-pound procurement activities on major construction projectsStrong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skillsKnowledge of NEC4 contracts and procurement of design, professional services and construction worksUnderstanding of commercial, legal and technical aspects of infrastructure deliveryExperience operating within complex, regulated project environments.
Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
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