Surveying And Purchasing Admin Officer 5275572

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Surveying And Purchasing Officer Band 6 to provide crucial procurement support for highways projects in Darlington. Candidates should have around 3 years of experience in procurement or quantity surveying. Responsibilities include managing the procurement cycle and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. This role offers temporary employment for 12 months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Approx. 3 years of experience in procurement or quantity surveying.
• Strong knowledge of procurement rules and tendering processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotations and process orders for projects.
• Administer purchasing records and maintain compliance.
• Prepare procurement board requests and submissions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract monitoring

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Surveying And Purchasing Officer Band 6 (Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain) - Highways – Darlington. 5275572. £14.13 per hour PAYE. 12 months. The role will provide essential purchasing, contract monitoring, and surveying support to ensure the efficient delivery of capital works, maintenance projects, and wider transport initiatives. Working within Council procedures and European procurement regulations, you will manage the full procurement cycle from gathering quotations and raising orders to contract administration and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Accurately obtain quotations, process orders, and arrange equipment hire or purchase for highways and transport projects.
• Administer and reconcile purchasing records, produce reports, and maintain compliance with EU and Council procurement rules.
• Support preparation and submission of procurement board requests, tenders, valuations, and estimates.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance, support meetings, and escalate service issues when required.
• Maintain ordering systems, monitor receipts, and manage purchasing card transactions in line with policy.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, internal teams, and the Corporate Procurement Unit to ensure efficient, compliant procurement practices.
• Assist with site measurements, cost estimates, and contract documentation to support effective project delivery.
• Process invoices, resolve queries, and ensure data integrity within financial and procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or quantity surveying (approx. 3 years), ideally within highways or a large multi-functional organisation.
• Strong knowledge of procurement rules, contract monitoring, and tendering processes.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Confident IT user, proficient with MS Office, with the ability to interpret financial information and policies.
• Experience of preparing estimates, valuations, and carrying out site measurements (desirable).

How to Apply

Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.

Job Details

Job Title: Surveying And Purchasing Officer Band 6 (Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain) - Highways
Location: Darlington
Job Ref: Darlington 5275572
Anticipated Length: 12 months (temporary, with potential for extension or permanent roles as per client needs).