Pre-Construction Buyer – Civil Engineering

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health care plan

Accommodation allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited in Swindon, Wiltshire, is seeking a Buyer (Pre-Construction) to join the Procurement team. The role focuses on managing pre-contract enquiries, supporting the Bid Team to win multi-million pound civil projects, and developing a standardised process with full traceability of actions.

You should have a Level 2 certificate with potential CIPS progression, and experience in construction or civil engineering contracts such as FIDIC/NEC4.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 certificate, ideally progressing with CIPS.
• Experience in construction or civil engineering.
• Experience with FIDIC and NEC4 contracts.
• Strong supplier negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-contract package enquiry for sub-contracts, consultants, materials and plant.
• Support Bid Team in submitting tenders for multi-million civil projects.
• Develop and follow a standardised process with traceable events from headline to granular details.
• Support live projects during peak demands and assist with supply chain agreements per direction.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Pressure management

Education

Level 2 certificate

CIPS progression

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction Limited in Swindon, Wiltshire, is seeking a Buyer (Pre-Construction) to join the Procurement team. The role focuses on managing pre-contract enquiries, supporting the Bid Team to win multi-million pound civil projects, and developing a standardised process with full traceability of actions.

You should have a Level 2 certificate with potential CIPS progression, and experience in construction or civil engineering contracts such as FIDIC/NEC4.