Project Buyer at Equans in Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

stakeholder alignment

carbon reduction

digital projects

risk management

supply chain

procurement

Drive and align stakeholders (Project Directors and Managers) on supply chain selection recommendations and change initiatives.
Champion carbon reduction initiatives with suppliers.
Work on complex, technical projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure.
Identify and manage risks and opportunities to support successful project delivery.
Engage throughout all project stages from tender and preconstruction to contract negotiations and delivery.
Develop and structure supply chains, driving performance improvements and cost benefits.
Lead procurement for allocated projects, ensuring best-value solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements and material supply contracts.

Requirements

cips

rics

excel

procurement

negotiation

quantity surveying

Experience in procurement or quantity surveying within construction or building services projects.
CIPS Level 4, RICS, CIOB accredited degree or equivalent (desired).
Logical, methodical, and systematic approach to tasks.
Demonstrated background in procurement or commercial roles.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Solid understanding of strategic procurement and the procurement lifecycle.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
Collaborative, customer-focused communicator with strong problem-solving skills, effective across all management levels

Benefits

Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
Private Medical Insurance
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

may require a disclosure check.

Company

Overview

2021

Year of Formation

The company was born from the merger of ENGIE’s service brands in 2021.

€17B

Revenue Surge

The company's revenue surpassed €17 billion following Bouygues’ acquisition.

Teams across 20 countries design, build and operate complex systems—ranging from electrical networks to HVAC and robotics.
Typical flagship projects span high-voltage grids, data centres, EV charging, industrial cooling, fire safety and smart building tech.
A focus on industrial, energy and digital transitions positions the company as a key player in solar farms, smart factories and clean mobility.
Unusual strength in nuclear lifecycle services and clean-room engineering for pharma and microelectronics sets it apart.

Culture + Values

Safety First: Safety is a key value in everything Equans does.
Customer Focus: Equans is committed to building long-term relationships and providing value to customers.
Integrity: Equans operates with honesty and transparency.
Innovation: Encouraging a culture of innovation to create smarter solutions.
Teamwork: Equans promotes collaboration to achieve better results.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net Zero Commitment

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions.

Promoting solutions that optimize energy use for sustainability.
Driving waste reduction and recycling through its operations and services.
Focused on building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure projects.
Significant efforts are being made to reduce the carbon footprint of operations and services.

Inclusion & Diversity

2025 Target

Gender Parity in Leadership

Working towards achieving equal representation of genders in leadership positions by 2025.

Actively focusing on creating a diverse workforce through inclusive recruitment strategies.
Providing platforms for employees from diverse backgrounds to connect and support each other.

Articles

Our Solutions and Expertise

Facility Management

CERT‑Equans (cybersecurity team)

Role

Description

stakeholder alignment

carbon reduction

digital projects

risk management

supply chain

procurement

Drive and align stakeholders (Project Directors and Managers) on supply chain selection recommendations and change initiatives.
Champion carbon reduction initiatives with suppliers.
Work on complex, technical projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure.
Identify and manage risks and opportunities to support successful project delivery.
Engage throughout all project stages from tender and preconstruction to contract negotiations and delivery.
Develop and structure supply chains, driving performance improvements and cost benefits.
Lead procurement for allocated projects, ensuring best-value solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Negotiate and manage subcontractor agreements and material supply contracts.

Requirements

cips

rics

excel

procurement

negotiation

quantity surveying

Experience in procurement or quantity surveying within construction or building services projects.
CIPS Level 4, RICS, CIOB accredited degree or equivalent (desired).
Logical, methodical, and systematic approach to tasks.
Demonstrated background in procurement or commercial roles.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Solid understanding of strategic procurement and the procurement lifecycle.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
Collaborative, customer-focused communicator with strong problem-solving skills, effective across all management levels

Benefits

Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
Private Medical Insurance
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Enjoy career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

may require a disclosure check.