Category Lead – FM/Estates/Construction

Company: Insight Executive Group (IEG)
Apply for the Category Lead – FM/Estates/Construction
Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

A strategic procurement opportunity at one of the UK’s most inclusive and innovative universities.

Our client, Aston University, is seeking a confident, experienced procurement professional to lead on capital projects and estates-related procurement activity. You’ll manage complex, high-value contracts and frameworks, help drive sustainable outcomes, and play a visible role within a modern, fast-paced Higher Education environment.

This is a highly commercial and relationship-driven role, suited to someone with public sector procurement experience and ideally knowledge of JCT and NEC3/4 contracts.

Why this role stands out:

✔ A salary of up to £53k

✔ Hybrid working options

✔ Based on Aston’s vibrant city-centre campus – just minutes from Birmingham New Street

✔ Generous annual leave, pension and wellbeing benefits including onsite gym, health cash plans, free eye tests, and cycle to work scheme

✔ Enhanced parental leave

✔ Inclusive, forward-thinking environment with a strong sustainability agenda

✔ Join a well-regarded procurement team in a strategic, visible role

What we’re looking for:

✅ Public sector procurement experience

✅ Solid knowledge of estates and capital projects

✅ Comfortable leading tenders, contract negotiations and supplier performance reviews

✅ Understanding of frameworks, compliance, and risk management

✅ Ideally, experience with JCT and NEC3/4 forms of contract

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of a university that’s proud of its inclusive and entrepreneurial spirit.

To apply, click the “Apply” button and submit your CV.

For a confidential discussion, contact Mike Kennedy at Insight Executive

Posted: April 17th, 2025