Procurement Manager - Infrastructure experience essential

Overview

Lead end‑to‑end procurement for large infrastructure projects in Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

• tender management
• procurement strategy
• contract negotiation
• supplier evaluation
• risk management
• compliance

Tasks

Working closely with stakeholders across public and private sectors, you will deliver strategic procurement planning, tender management, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation—ensuring all procurement activities are fully compliant, efficient, and drive long-term value. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Dublin office. This is a client-facing role where you will lead end-to-end procurement activities for some of Ireland’s most impactful construction and infrastructure projects. You’ll contribute to major programmes, manage complex procurement frameworks, and play a key role in shaping best practices across the business. -Manage the full tendering lifecycle—from drafting documentation to managing scoring and feedback. -Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure procurement outcomes align with project delivery. -Support clients in contract negotiations and post-award contract management. -Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing expert commercial input and advice. -Ensure full compliance with EU procurement regulations and local governance procedures. -Represent Cumming Group at industry events, with a focus on client development and market presence. -Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with project and client goals. -Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members and procurement professionals. -Identify and manage risks within the procurement process and deliver mitigation strategies. -Oversee supplier pre-qualification, evaluation criteria development, and recommendation reports.

Requirements

• degree
• communication
• leadership
• eu procurement
• nec
• mcips

What You Bring

We are committed to creating a culture where every voice is valued and diversity is celebrated. Our inclusive environment ensures everyone has equal access to opportunities. A copy of our EDI policy is available upon request. -Education: Degree qualified in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -Confident working independently and under pressure in a client-facing environment. -Demonstrated ability to lead procurement on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. -Strong understanding of supplier capability assessment, value management, and risk control. -Frequent team-building and social events. -In-depth knowledge of EU procurement law and frameworks, along with experience using NEC and JCT contracts. -Professional Accreditation: MCIPS, MRICS, MAPM or equivalent (or working towards). -Experience: 5+ years of experience managing procurement in complex environments, ideally within high-value infrastructure, public sector, or transportation projects.

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Benefits

-Opportunities to grow your career across a global consultancy. -Private Health Insurance -A flexible hybrid working model with autonomy and trust. -Bespoke Training & Development Plans -Health & Wellbeing Initiatives (Cycle to Work Scheme, Gym Discounts, EAPs) -Car Allowance (role dependent) -A supportive environment with tailored training and development. -22 Days Annual Leave -Annual Professional Membership Fees -Access to high-profile projects across infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and more. -Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover -Pension Scheme

About Cumming Group Uk & Europe

-Born from US roots in 1996, it expanded through strategic M&A to firmly establish a UK & Europe presence by merging several top regional firms. -Operating under unified branding since 2021, its London headquarters now coordinate a network of offices across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. -Delivers major projects like London Luton Airport expansion and international developments including Hilton hotels in Munich. -Blends deep sector expertise—from hospitality and industrial logistics to infrastructure, residential and mixed‑use schemes. -Provides fully integrated consultancy: project & cost management, building surveying, scheduling, dispute resolution and energy advisory. -Unusual strength lies in cross-border mergers—absorbing regional specialists like ChandlerKBS and Scollard Doyle to bolster infrastructure and quantity‑surveying capability.

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