Buyer

Bouygues Travaux Publics SA; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics SA is seeking a Buyer to join the Lower Thames Crossing programme in the UK. You will deliver procurement strategy and schedules, lead end-to-end procurement processes, and manage a high-performing supply chain to achieve best value and strong governance.

The role focuses on major infrastructure procurement, risk management, and stakeholder alignment to support a green, sustainable project opening in the early 2030s.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement for major infrastructure or construction projects, surface works preferred.
• Strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle from pre-construction to delivery.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver procurement strategies.
• Good knowledge of contract forms, terms, and risk allocation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the procurement strategy and schedule for your area.
• Support end-to-end procurement including tendering, negotiation, award, and contract execution.
• Ensure best value through strong commercial management and negotiation.
• Manage and develop a high-performing supply chain, driving efficiency and cost savings.
• Monitor supplier performance, risk, and financial stability.
• Collaborate with internal teams and act as procurement interface for surface works.
• Track and report procurement performance, risks, and KPIs.
• Ensure full contractual compliance and governance across procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement in infra

Lifecycle procurement

Procurement strategy

Contract knowledge

Negotiation & leadership

Cost awareness

Team leadership

MS Office

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time.

We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.

We are excited to share a rare opportunity for an accomplished Buyer to join us at LTC, helping to deliver the Lower Thames Crossing—one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. As we build a new route connecting Kent and Essex beneath the River Thames, we’re not only easing congestion at Dartford but also setting new standards for sustainability, connectivity, and public benefit. This is your chance to shape Britain’s greenest road, complete with new green spaces and pathways, scheduled to open in the early 2030s.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the procurement strategy and schedule for your specified area
• Support end-to-end procurement including tendering, negotiation, award, and contract execution
• Ensure best value outcomes through strong commercial management and robust negotiation
• Manage and develop a high-performing supply chain, driving innovation, efficiency, and cost savings
• Monitor supplier performance, risk, and financial stability
• Collaborate with internal teams and act as the key procurement interface for surface works
• Track and report procurement performance, risks, and KPIs
• Ensure full contractual compliance and governance across all procurement activities

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Experience in procurement within major infrastructure or construction projects, ideally including surface works (e.g. highways, earthworks, drainage, pavements)
• Strong understanding of construction procurement lifecycle from pre-construction through delivery
• Proven experience in developing and delivering procurement strategies
• Good knowledge of contract forms, commercial terms, and risk allocation
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial acumen and cost awareness
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams and supply chains
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Join us as we redefine what’s possible in UK infrastructure. Ready to make your mark on a nationally significant, high-impact project?