Subcontract Buyer

You will lead the end-to-end subcontract and agency labour procurement function, owning processes from supplier onboarding and pre-qualification through tendering, order placement and post-award relationship management. Working closely with estimating and commercial teams, you’ll ensure compliant, value-for-money outcomes, robust supply-chain governance, and strong performance management across live projects.

• Deliver timely onboarding/pre-qualification of new subcontractors to meet project requirements.
• Manage tender Q&A/clarifications and coordinate responses during the tender period.
• Prepare and issue tender enquiry packs on behalf of estimating and commercial teams.
• Maintain and continually improve the approved supply-chain database, onboarding new providers as required.
• Operate to the company Integrated Management System (IMS) and all relevant policies and procedures.
• Build, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key subcontractors and labour suppliers.
• Manage a database of labour-only suppliers and ensure compliance with off-payroll working rules (IR35).
• Plan and conduct subcontractor audits to assure compliance
• Complete full tender analyses, including commercial comparisons and technical/commercial review of qualifications and exclusions.

• Strong negotiator with a track record of achieving value-driven outcomes.
• Experience with procurement/ERP or cost management systems (e.g., Evision/COINS or similar).
• Proven experience as a Subcontract Buyer or Quantity Surveyor within Civil Engineering
• Good understanding of HSEQ/QHSE legislation and supply-chain compliance.
• Clear understanding of tendering and procurement processes across pre- and post-contract stages.
• Working knowledge of standard forms of construction contract (e.g. NEC/JCT) and subcontract terms.
• Demonstrable experience running competitive tenders, negotiating terms, and managing supplier performance.
• People management and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Familiarity with certified management systems: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018.

Salary: Competitive

• Company Car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme (up to 10% employer match).
• Company phone and discretionary bonus.