Senior Buyer: Construction & Power

Pod Talent; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading engineering firm in London seeks a Senior Buyer to manage the procurement for high-profile projects worth over £200m. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction procurement and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to lead significant projects. Apply via email or online to schedule a confidential conversation.

Benefits

Strong salary

Investment in professional development

Lead high-profile procurement projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing construction or engineering works projects.
• Background in construction, utilities, energy, or power sectors.
• Strong communicator, comfortable working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for high-profile, end-to-end projects.
• Manage multiple procurement packages across build and service lines.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive procurement function.

Skills

Project procurement management

Construction project management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

A market leading engineering firm seek a Senior Buyer with a background managing construction procurement projects and subcontractor packages to help deliver large-scale build and services projects in the Power, Energy & Utilities sectors.

The business specialise in the delivery of high-profile and complex projects, routinely valued in excess of £50m. This is a new position that sits within a close-knit and impressive procurement team, reporting directly into the Head of Procurement. You will lead the procurement element of entire projects, managing multiple procurement packages across build and service lines. These include Civils, Sub-Contracting, Cabling & Services. Work programmes are often NEC3, so experience here and in project management is a plus.

The role has been created to manage the procurement for 3 extremely high-profile, long-term projects with a combined value exceeding £200m. The business will invest in your success, sponsoring CIPS and other professional training and there are numerous paths to manager, then head of procurement level. The procurement function is supportive and collaborative, so a person with a team-first mentality would be the most natural fit.

This is an great time to join an established brand that are scaling thanks to winning multiple new clients and projects and drive your personal and professional growth.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience managing construction/engineering works projects
• Background in construction or utilities/energy/power sectors
• Strong communicator, comfortable working productively with a broad range of stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

• Strong salary & wider benefits, as well as investment in professional development (e.g. CIPS funding)
• The chance to lead high-profile, end-to-end procurement projects

If you are a strong project procurement professional, looking to move into a role where you can influence long-term procurement strategy, apply through the link or email your CV to Alex [e-mail] to schedule a confidential conversation.