Project Manager

Project Buyer Location: Manchester Sector: Construction (M&E-Heavy) Salary: Circa £60,000 + full benefits

About the Role

Our client, a high-growth leader in the UK construction sector, is seeking a Project Buyer to take ownership of subcontract procurement on live projects. Focused on M&E and building services packages, this is a critical hire that will directly influence project delivery speed, commercial outcomes, and risk management.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Full ownership of subcontract procurement for live projects

• Managing commercial terms, scopes, and BoQs

• Collaborating closely with project teams to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery

• Supporting risk management and strategic supplier engagement

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5 years’ experience in subcontract procurement (ideal)

• Background in M&E, building services, construction procurement, or utilities/hard FM

• Comfortable procuring subcontract packages, commercial terms, and BoQs/scopes

• Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset

This is a hands-on, fast-paced procurement role where speed, agility, and pragmatism are key. You will have direct impact on large, complex data centre projects and be part of a delivery-focused team at the forefront of a high-growth market.

Salary & Benefits

• Circa £60,000, aligned with market rates

• Full benefits package at senior grade

• Hybrid working

Please note this is not a permanently site-based role, with occasional travel required.

Please apply now for immediate consideration.

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