Procurement Engineer - Power & Substations

American Society of Civil Engineers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Procurement Engineer to support major EPC projects across the UK. The role covers tender and project procurement, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring cost-effective, compliant sourcing solutions.

Applicants should have CIPS qualifications or equivalent procurement experience, plus exposure to power transmission, renewables, or EPC environments. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualified or equivalent procurement experience.
• Experience in power transmission, renewables, substations, or EPC projects.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of international procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for tenders and projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies and identify new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Issue RFQs and evaluate technical and commercial proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
• Prepare bid evaluations and total cost analyses.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance.
• Support expediting, claims management, and issue resolution.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Power transmission

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering complex power transmission, renewable energy, and substation projects. They are looking to appoint a Procurement Engineer to support the successful delivery of major EPC projects across the UK.

This role will take ownership of procurement activities across both tender and project phases, ensuring cost‑effective sourcing solutions while maintaining quality, compliance, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for tenders and projects.
• Develop sourcing strategies and identify new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Issue RFQs and evaluate technical and commercial proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
• Prepare bid evaluations and total cost analyses.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance.
• Support expediting, claims management, and issue resolution.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

About You

• CIPS qualified or equivalent procurement experience.
• Experience within power transmission, distribution, substations, renewables, utilities, or EPC projects.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of international procurement practices and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.

What's On Offer?

• Work on major transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects.
• Join a growing, innovative engineering business.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.