Labour; MEP Procurement Lead

• Responsible to Labour Supply Chain Manager
• Salary Depending on Experience

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are seeking a Labour (MEP) Procurement Lead based in Banbridge to be part of our growing team.

This role is a key part of the supply chain, responsible for procuring Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) subcontract packages that are critical to successful project delivery. This individual ensures best value, quality, compliance, and timely delivery of MEP works by implementing effective procurement strategies and fostering strong, long-term relationships with subcontractors.

This new position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your practical knowledge and experience to support project delivery, in an office-based environment, without the demands of working on the tools. It may particularly appeal if you have a background in contracts or project management within construction.

• Engage with new and existing supply chain partners including Subcontractors and Labour Agencies.
• Liaise with Operations Managers and Project Managers to develop Subcontractor scope of works.
• Lead the subcontract tendering process for MEP trades, including preparation of tender packages, obtaining and reviewing quotations, and providing detailed comparisons for Operations Managers, followed by negotiation and contract award in line with procurement strategies.
• Ensure procurement aligns with project budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.

• Liaise with technical procurement teams and subcontractors during tendering to clarify responsibilities, coordinate scope of work, and ensure all requirements are fully understood.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier/sub-contractor relationships to ensure competitive and reliable delivery and foster repeat business opportunities.
• Monitor and analyse subcontractor performance, using the SRM (supplier relationship management) software and provide feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the Technical Procurement Managers to align package scopes, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to discuss the budget, programme priorities and associated risks and work together to resolve any issues.
• Work closely with the Project team, including the Project QS, to ensure quality standards are met by linking payment approvals to completed quality checks.
• Report procurement progress, risks, and opportunities to the Labour Supply Chain Manager.
• Collaborate with the Estimating Department to explore early engagement opportunities.

• Secure best value, whilst ensuring subcontractor capability in meeting safety and quality standards, through negotiation and competitive sourcing.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with contractual, commercial, and legal requirements and are in line with the Company’s procurement processes.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and package trackers.

• Travel to the London office and / or other site locations from time to time.

• NVQ Level 3 Plumbing & Heating, Electrical or Ventilation
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and their integration in building projects.
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement processes, contract structures, and commercial terms.
• A minimum of 5 years' site experience in building services or MEP engineering construction, with a strong focus on labour supply chain or sub-contractor management.
• Experience in managing multiple procurement packages simultaneously.
• HNC in Building Services or another higher-level qualification within the construction industry
• Proven experience in procurement within the construction industry, ideally…