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Buyer Location: Henfield Salary: up to £30,000 A well-established civil engineering and construction contractor is seeking a Buyer to join its procurement team based in Henfield, West Sussex. This role is ideal for a Buyer with experience in construction or engineering procurement who enjoys a fast-paced environment, working closely with Estimating, Commercial, and Site Teams. The Buyer will be responsible for obtaining quotations, placing orders, managing supplier performance, and supporting the wider procurement function to deliver best value across multiple projects for construction materials, plant & services. Buyer Salary & Benefits Salary - up to £30,000 22 Days holiday + BH Pension up to 10% match Private healthcare and Phone Annual discretionary bonus Career progression Buyer Key Responsibilities Obtain competitive quotations for materials, plant, and services Raise purchase orders and expedite deliveries to meet programme requirements Maintain supplier performance records and the approved supplier list Support QHSE with supplier audits and compliance checks Liaise closely with Contracts, Estimating, and Project Teams Issue material enquiries in line with project plans, specifications, and drawings Collate, analyse, and compare quotations for tenders and live contracts Provide cost advice and support to Estimators during tender stages Extract material requirements from tender and procurement information Assist the Senior Buyer with cost analysis, reporting, and scheduling Arrange transfer of materials and plant between sites and head office as required Identify efficiencies, consolidate purchases, and drive cost savings Provide cover for the Senior Buyer during periods of absence Distribute purchase orders and procurement information to sites and stakeholders Support the training and development of team members, including apprentices Buyer Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Purchasing or Buying role, ideally within construction or civil engineering Strong time management and organisational skills Ability to analyse data and produce clear cost and procurement reports Good understanding of material specifications and procurement processes Working knowledge of QHSE legislation and compliance requirements Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems Understanding of FSC and PEFC chain of custody management systems Experience using EVision and Procore (or similar procurement / project systems) Purchasing qualification (desirable) Full UK driving licence or suitable travel arrangements Sustainability awareness (desirable) Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Carmichael are seeking a Contacts Manager to join the team working across Water frameworks across the Manchester Cheshire and Merseyside area. The responsibilities of the Contracts Manager include financial monitoring and control of contracts, ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance is maintained, and the Company's procedures and objectives are achieved. Key Responsibilities Ensure that projects are planned and programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays. Confirm that procurement and reconciliation of materials are carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and prevent delays Monitor project resources and challenge any overspend/opportunity Identify any efficiencies the project can make to improve programme/margin. Check that the site team complies with the Company's commercial policies and procedures Attend tender handover meetings (the tender handover should be done by the estimator) and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team Ensure a commercial plan and end-of-life forecast are in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs, and forecasts Ensure correct commercial engagement of subcontractors. Review and challenge project teams on Cost Plans, identify risks and opportunities. Implement plans to mitigate risks and realise opportunity. Implement the risk management process, review risk registers and check risk controls Review the CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions. Complete and distribute the Contract Initiation/Completion form for each project Ensure a Weekly review of progress, budget resources and planning is carried out, and look-ahead programmes are in place, attend project meetings as and when required. Chair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet the requirements of each project Identify appointments within the team and supply chain to deliver both permanent and temporary Design. Management of operational Resources Working closely with the regional Operations Manager to ensure the direct workforce is allocated in line with the Programme of works. Recruit operational staff in line with the Programme of works and resource allocation on projects in line with the Programme of works Management of reporting lines for operational staff and assistance in identifying training/progression requirements. Health, safety and environmental For example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in the promotion of HS&E procedures and best practices, and ensure minimum compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations. Ensure Site Teams SHEQ performance is aligned with Barhale IMS and the client's standards/procedures. Identify good practices and share learning amongst regions Implement project improvement plans (where required) Allocate HS&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check to understand and provide training as necessary. Ensure SHEQ Appointments on the project delivery team as required by Barhale procedures. Identify training gaps within the team Oversee and ensure that HSE-related documents are kept up to date and undertake senior manager site inspections, ensuring that audits and reports are produced, liaising with the necessary parties. Undertake Senior Management Inspections (SMI) on projects Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HAUC, NRSWA, Chapter 8 and other required regulatory standards. Management of third-party stakeholders by the team in line with programme and Barhale procedures. Quality Ensure that ITPs are produced Ensure that the QA File is produced and maintained Establish and promote best practice Customer relations Build and maintain relationships with the customer, both the Client and external customers. Chair and lead meetings with the customer and report on progress to date Ensure that works are carried out in a manner that minimises community impact About you Essential Extensive experience in managing projects within a civil/water environment Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting Experience with MS projects (and P6 an advantage) Knowledge of the NEC contract, including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent) SMSTS CSCS card Experience in the Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for several multi-disciplinary projects Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking Desirable CEng MICE, or equivalent NEBOSH construction certificate