MEP Buyer

YTL Construction UK; West of England; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension contributions up to 20%

25 days' holiday (28 with service)

Performance-related bonus

Sell/Buy holiday days annually (up to

Healthcare package

Zusammenfassung

YTL Construction UK is seeking an MEP Buyer to manage procurement for mechanical, electrical and public health goods and services on high-profile projects at Brabazon and a 20,000-capacity arena.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, develop robust supplier agreements, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining budget compliance. The role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent communication, and a detail-oriented approach to procurement within a construction environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as an MEP Buyer in construction environments.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Aufgaben

• Source and purchase materials from approved MEP suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure all purchased materials meet project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with MEP procurement planning and package buying strategies.
• Support tendering and estimating activities by obtaining competitive quotations.
• Act as a conduit between suppliers and internal customers to develop strong partnerships.
• Consolidate purchases to maximise economic benefit; monitor supplier performance.
• Ensure orders align with negotiated agreements and site requirements.
• Coordinate with Precon, MEP and project teams for site requests and call-offs.
• Monitor stock levels and report back to the business.

Kenntnisse

MEP procurement

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Coins eSourcing

Jobbeschreibung

As an MEP Buyer at YTL Construction UK, you'll be responsible for procurement operations for both Brabazon, the new, thriving neighbourhood being built on the historic Filton Airfield. As well as a 20,000-capacity, multi-purpose, state-of-the-art arena. Utilising the very hangars in which Concorde was born.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and work with suppliers to develop robust commercial agreements for Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) goods and services.

What you'll do

As a proactive, commercially focused MEP Buyer, you'll source and purchase materials and services from approved suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and budget requirements.

Your day-to-day will mainly be:

• placing orders with suitable MEP suppliers for specified materials and services, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates and within budget
• ensuring all purchased materials meet project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
• assisting with MEP procurement planning and package buying strategies
• supporting with tendering and estimating activities by obtaining competitive quotations
• acting as a conduit between suppliers and internal customers to develop strong supplier partnerships
• consolidating the purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit
• monitoring MEP supplier performance for key spend areas and developing reporting opportunities
• ensuring orders are placed correctly where negotiated agreements with suppliers and manufacturers are in place
• liaising with stakeholders including Precon, MEP, and project teams, actioning site requests for MEP materials and authorising all site call-offs
• monitoring site conditions and material stock levels, and reporting these back to the business.

What you'll need

You will have proven experience as an MEP Buyer in a similar role in a construction environment, be commercially astute, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, and be able to build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.

In addition, you will:

• have an understanding of eSourcing systems, e.g., Coins
• have knowledge of procurement policies and procedures
• have negotiation and influencing skills
• be highly organised and articulate
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• have the ability to clearly communicate business requirements to all stakeholders.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Performance-related bonus.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.