Buyer - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure - #2179566

We’re recruiting for a Buyer to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure business delivering major projects across the water, rail, transport, energy and built environment sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer or procurement professional to join an established organisation with a strong pipeline of secured work, a supportive team and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role

Working closely with project teams, suppliers and regional procurement colleagues, you’ll ensure materials, plant and services are sourced competitively and delivered in line with project requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Purchasing construction materials, plant, equipment and associated services.

• Sourcing suppliers, evaluating quotations and negotiating prices and delivery terms.

• Building strong relationships with suppliers, site teams and internal stakeholders.

• Supporting project delivery through timely, cost-effective procurement.

• Monitoring costs, budgets and commercial performance.

• Identifying supply chain improvements and opportunities to achieve best value.

• Maintaining accurate purchase orders, procurement records and reports.

• Ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures, financial controls and contractual requirements.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in a Buyer or similar procurement role, ideally within construction, civil engineering, water, rail or infrastructure.

• Negotiation, commercial awareness, cost and budget management

• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and purchasing systems.

CIPS qualification or study towards CIPS would be advantageous, alongside relevant qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.

• Company pension, life assurance & private medical cover.

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and loyalty days.

• Company vehicle, car allowance or green car scheme, depending on the position.

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

• Long-term secured infrastructure work and clear career progression opportunities.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Buyer looking to develop your career within a major infrastructure and civil engineering environment, apply today to find out more.

The hiring company will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.