At BakerHicks, we deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable engineering solutions across a variety of complex sectors. Our commitment to quality and collaboration ensures successful project delivery for clients throughout the UK and Europe.

With our projects growing in scale and complexity, we are seeking a Procurement & Contract Manager to join our team in North East England. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in the procurement lifecycle of multi-disciplinary engineering projects, with a focus on both commercial and contractual oversight.

The Opportunity

As Procurement & Contract Manager (Quantity Surveyor), you will lead the procurement and contract administration functions across various projects. You’ll work closely with project teams to manage equipment and service procurement, negotiate contracts, and oversee compliance and supplier relationships. This is a key delivery role requiring sound technical and commercial judgement in a fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement from pre-qualification through to tender and contract execution
• Negotiate contract terms and secure favourable outcomes for the business and clients
• Provide contract administration including variations, payments, and close-outs
• Support project teams in interpreting and applying NEC4 and other standard forms of contract
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure contractual compliance
• Provide accurate and timely commercial and cost reporting
• Work closely with project teams to deliver quality outcomes aligned with scope and budget
• Contribute to safety and quality initiatives and ensure compliance with company systems
  
  

About You

Qualifications & Training

• Relevant degree (essential)
• Member of RICS or equivalent (preferred)
  
  

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years in procurement/contract management, ideally within Life Sciences or related industries
• In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and engineering procurement practices
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing multiple large-scale packages
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider project team
• Full UK driving licence required
  
  

Why Join BakerHicks?

• Play a critical role in high-impact projects across the Life Sciences and infrastructure sectors
• Be part of a collaborative and respected consultancy known for quality and innovation
• Work with diverse teams on complex projects with opportunities for development and progression
• A culture that values accountability, teamwork, and professional excellence
  
  

BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development
  
  

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.