Subcontract Buyer

Building Careers UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Subcontract Buyer - Infrastructure Projects

Nationwide (Home-based with UK travel) Reports to: Cost Management Director

Your New Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Subcontract Buyer to join a growing team responsible for delivering asset replacement works across a diverse UK infrastructure portfolio, including Healthcare, Education, and Defence sectors. This home-based role involves sourcing, negotiating, and managing subcontractor relationships to ensure quality, value, and compliance in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure subcontracted works packages (e.g. M&E, roofing, internal works) in line with scope, budget, and timelines

• Prepare tender documentation and issue RFQs to approved subcontractors

• Review, assess, and negotiate subcontractor quotations and terms

• Support in contract drafting and ensure alignment with legal and commercial requirements

• Maintain and develop the approved subcontractor database

• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to align procurement with project needs

• Monitor subcontractor performance, compliance, and financial impact

• Contribute to procurement reporting and cost tracking across the project portfolio

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience procuring subcontractor packages in construction or infrastructure environments

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and commercial terms

• Background in PFI/PPP or lifecycle replacement works (desirable)

• Excellent negotiation, organisational, and communication skills

• Familiarity with relevant procurement systems and contract documentation

• HND/Degree in a construction, commercial, or procurement-related discipline

• Full UK driving licence

What's in It for You

Join a team driving long-term improvements to critical UK infrastructure. You'll enjoy a flexible, home-based working model, strong support network, and the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact public sector projects nationwide.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

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