Buyer - Civil Engineering & Construction
1 month ago
Reporting to: Facilities Manager
Contract Type: Permanent (subject to successful completion of a 3-month probationary period)
Monday Friday: 08 00 (30 min unpaid lunch break)
Annual Profit Related Bonus
Workplace Pension
Accident and Life Cover (after successful probationary period)
Holidays 35 days including bank holidays (pro rate for Part time)
We are a specialist civil engineering and highways contractor serving local and transport authorities throughout the North West of England. Their aim is to deliver sustainable projects within the North West, enhancing infrastructure and accessibility of communities, whilst minimising environmental impact and reinvesting locally. With over 80 years of experience working on North West highway projects they have gained a distinguished reputation for delivering hugely successful schemes. The business provides a wide range of civil engineering and highway construction services, utilising its highly skilled internal workforce and a network of subcontractors. Its area of expertise lies in executing intricate and challenging projects, including but not limited to drainage schemes, intersection enhancements, and public infrastructure development.
Projects
The majority of their income, approximately 80%, is generated from extended framework contracts with local Northwest authorities, which typically span from 4 to 10 years. In addition, the company also serves House Builders and Tier 1 Contractors, carrying out S278 and S38 works on their behalf. They thrive by working with our clients from early inception of the project to provide cost effective solutions. Additionally, they assist clients in preparing funding bids and provide initiatives in community engagement and methods of delivery. Their Social and Environmental responsibility track record is exceptionally strong, surpassing competitors on Quality Bids and Social Value Matrices. Projects are solely located within the North West of England, with most of our schemes within Greater Manchester or the neighbouring areas.
Raising plant and materials orders with suppliers and entering onto database
Updating plant and materials databases to include changes on site and all plant paperwork
Working with accounts team to ensure month end deadline is met and queries are logged and recorded accurately
Assisting the Facility Manager in reviewing pricing agreements and suppliers
Inputting yard stock information against database
Maintain sub-contractor database chase up insurances and other information
Experience within the Construction Industry
Experience in a plant hire and construction materials purchasing role. Working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
Ability to understand Construction Drawings.
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