Buyer, Engineering

MEP Project Buyer

Location:

London
Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type:
Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Buyer to join our Procurement team at SES Engineering Services.

Working as part of a high‑performing procurement function, you will play a key role in supporting projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from work winning and pre‑construction through to procurement, delivery and project completion. You will work closely with pre‑construction, commercial, operational and project teams to develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver best value, manage risk and support successful project outcomes.

The primary focus of the role is to ensure materials, equipment and associated supply chain solutions are procured competitively, within budget and in line with project quality, specification and programme requirements. You will also support the early engagement of suppliers during bid and pre‑construction phases, helping to secure capacity, drive innovation and identify value opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of procurement within the construction, engineering or M&E sectors, together with an understanding of project procurement processes and commercial drivers. You will be a confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing decisions and managing multiple procurement packages in a fast‑paced project environment.

Alongside this, you will have a proactive approach to supplier relationship management and be able to identify opportunities to improve value, reduce risk and support project delivery through effective procurement strategies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional to further develop their career within a growing and dynamic business, working on some of the UK’s most prestigious engineering and construction projects. You will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic procurement initiatives whilst supporting operational teams across multiple regions.

There will be a requirement to travel to project and regional offices when required, with occasional overnight stays.

Package dependent on experience.

SES Engineering Services is one of the UK’s leading providers of mechanical, electrical and technical engineering solutions. As a £500 million turnover business, SES delivers complex engineering and infrastructure projects across a broad range of sectors, combining technical expertise, digital innovation and operational excellence to create exceptional outcomes for our customers.

As part of Wates Group, one of the UK’s largest and most successful family‑owned construction, development and property services companies, we benefit from the strength of a leading construction group whilst maintaining the specialist engineering expertise and agility that defines SES. We value each employee as an individual and offer flexible and competitive reward packages to support their professional and personal development.

As a progressive and ambitious business, we provide our people with the opportunity to develop rewarding careers, work on industry‑leading projects and contribute to the continued growth and success of the organisation.

Our values of integrity, performance, collaboration and respect underpin everything we do and help us create an environment where people can thrive. The wellbeing, health and safety of our people remains our highest priority. We are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and high‑performing culture where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their potential.

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don’t discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.

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