Assistant Procurement Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to support sustainable procurement strategies in the rapidly evolving MEP construction sector. The role involves collaborating with project leads, managing procurement schedules, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess foundational procurement knowledge, with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of negotiation and contract law in construction.
• Familiarity with MEP sector procurement.
• Working towards relevant procurement qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategies tailored to MEP projects.
• Coordinate supplier performance management.
• Report on procurement progress and escalate issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Law

Supply Base Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

MCIPS

Diploma Level 4

HNC

Degree

Job description

Are you passionate about advancing your procurement career within the fast-evolving MEP construction sector?

Do you want to contribute to sustainable, innovative procurement strategies that drive value and quality in MEP projects..? Then Crown House technologies is the company for you!

We are looking for an assistant procurement manager to join our MEP procurement team supporting the delivery of best value and sustainable procurement across our central cluster MEP projects. You'll collaborate closely with project and cluster leads to manage procurement schedules, tender processes, and supplier performance—ensuring robust and compliant supply chains for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Implement procurement strategies tailored to MEP projects and supply chains.

• Support sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contract award, and supplier performance management.

• Coordinate commercial and technical reviews involving HSE, quality, legal, and logistics specialists.

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, ethical procurement, and sustainability standards.

• Maintain product and market knowledge to identify innovative MEP materials and solutions.

• Report on procurement progress and risks, escalating issues as needed.

• Mentor and support junior team members under supervision.

Skills & Experience:

• Foundational knowledge of negotiation, contract law, supply base and risk management in construction procurement.

• Familiarity with MEP sector procurement, including DfMA and digital engineering.

• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

• Commitment to professional development (e.g., MCIPS, CIOB, RICS).

Qualifications:

• Working towards or holding relevant procurement or construction industry qualifications (e.g., MCIPS, Diploma Level 4, HNC, Degree).

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning so if you'd like to talk about part time or flexible hours we may be able to accommodate this so just let us know.

About Us
Crown House technologies is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.
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