Procurement Technical Officer: Housing & Construction Specs

Niyaa People Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Niyaa People Ltd is recruiting a Technical Officer to join a specialist procurement consultancy supporting housing, public-sector and housing organisations across the UK. Based in Birmingham, the role focuses on writing and reviewing technical specifications and pricing for procurement projects.

You'll support tender documentation, cost models and benchmark pricing, while researching standards and legislation to keep projects compliant.

Qualifications

• Experience writing or reviewing technical specifications.
• Understanding housing, property or construction and how specs translate into procurement and pricing.
• Experience in social housing/public-sector environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Writing, reviewing and adapting technical specifications for housing and construction contracts.
• Supporting procurement teams with technical documentation, tender exercises and contract requirements.
• Reviewing pricing schedules, cost models and tender submissions for accuracy.
• Researching technical standards, legislation, products and market information.
• Reviewing property, stock condition and survey information to support procurement.
• Maintaining specification libraries, technical standards and benchmark pricing.
• Supporting tender evaluation and working with procurement, commercial and technical colleagues.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Pricing knowledge

Data management

Communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant qualification (RICS/CIOB/CIAT) optional

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Niyaa People Ltd is recruiting a Technical Officer to join a specialist procurement consultancy supporting housing, public-sector and housing organisations across the UK. Based in Birmingham, the role focuses on writing and reviewing technical specifications and pricing for procurement projects.

You'll support tender documentation, cost models and benchmark pricing, while researching standards and legislation to keep projects compliant.