Procurement Placement

JN Bentley; Skipton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Mentorship and guidance from senior PM

Early Career Professionals network

Potential funding for final year

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley invites applications for a 12-month procurement placement, starting Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience managing requisitions, supplier onboarding and relationship building across sites within the UK, while supporting cost-saving initiatives and value delivery.

The role offers mentorship, exposure to major projects, and potential pathway to a permanent role after placement, with networking opportunities through our Early Career Professionals group.

Qualifications

• You must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisation skills.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions to provide sites with materials, subcontract services, and external plant.
• Onboard suppliers in new operating regions and build relationships.
• Nurture supplier relationships to ensure timely and safe site requirements.
• Manage enquiries and orders to add value and reduce cost.
• Explore alternative products with carbon savings and sustainability benefits.
• Support in implementing long-term trading agreements.
• Understand construction requirements through site and supplier visits.
• Build relationships with site teams and support units.
• Produce high-level spend, utilisation and cost reports.
• Learn and apply negotiation skills with stakeholders to add value.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Organisation

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate degree (full-time)

Job description

Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

About The Role

Our placements last for 12 months where you will gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in procurement. Our busy Procurement Teams manage a spend of over £100m per year, liaising closely with various internal & external stakeholders to deliver best value solutions.

What You'll Do

• Process requisitions to provide sites with a range of materials, subcontract services, and complex external plant.
• Onboard suppliers in our new operating regions and help build effective relationships.
• Nurture existing supplier relationships to ensure all sites receive requirements ina timelyand safe manner.
• Manage enquiries and orders to add value and reduce cost.
• Explore alternative products and solutions, which offer carbon savings and offer sustainable benefits.
• Support on implementing long term trading agreements.
• Understand construction requirements through a mix of site & supplier visits.
• Building relationships with our site teams and other support unit teams.
• Produce high-level reports on spend, utilisation and costs.
• Learn key negotiation skills and implement them through engaging with various stakeholders to add value.

What You'll Need

• You must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisation skills.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

What's In It For You

• Gain practical experience in your chosen role
• Work on projects that have a positive impact on the community
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• 26 days annual leave (pro rata for the duration of your placement)
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network

Plus, if you have a successful placement year you could be offered a permanent role for when you finish your studies, as well as the potential for funding support towards your final academic year. Here, you'll build a career with purpose- on projects that make a real difference. And you'll be part of a team that invests in your future. This role is to start Summer 2027.