Category Specialist – Construction and Asset Management

Are you a procurement professional with a strong background in construction, estates, and facilities management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise can shape strategic outcomes and deliver real value? If so, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Category Specialist, you’ll lead procurement and commercial activity across construction and asset management categories. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering value for money, driving commercial excellence, and supporting strategic commissioning across the Council.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll manage complex procurement projects end-to-end, advise senior stakeholders, and embed best practice contract and supplier relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects in construction, estates, and hard FM from scoping to contract award.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with corporate priorities.
• Provide expert advice on contract forms, procurement methods, and negotiation strategies.
• Influence senior stakeholders and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve contract issues.
• Deliver training and workshops to internal teams and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in construction and estates procurement, including contract management.
• Strong understanding of industry-standard contract forms and risk management.
• Ability to manage demanding stakeholders and maintain project timelines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with public procurement regulations and eTender systems (e.g., Atamis).
• Degree-level education or equivalent, with professional qualifications (e.g., CIPS).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team driving commercial transformation.
• Work on high-profile projects that directly impact residents and communities.
• Enjoy a supportive environment that values accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.

Apply now to make a difference in how we deliver construction and asset management services. Help us build a better future for our residents.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

Interview dates: w/c 10 November

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