Job Ref: 215663931

Date: 2022-01-26 16:58:14

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About The Role

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineer and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall.  We've been appointed an 80km stretch of the new HS2 line between London and Birmingham.

We’re looking for a Senior Buyer for Sub-contracts to join our team in the North Chilterns Area of our project.

In this role you can expect to run and set up meetings and criticality assessments. We would also need you to write Procurement Strategies (PAPs) and get these approved.
Part of this role will be to run the Expression of Interest process and complete Financial and Common Assessment Standard Assurance on tenderers.

You will manage the running of the tender process from inception to completion and you will be required to prepare the tender comparison. We’ll need you to recommend the preferred supplier on a tender recommendation Report (TRR).Prepare the NEC3 Sub contracts with our Commercial team.

Preparation of the Recommendation for award RFA and any business case report will be required. You will also assist in onboarding suppliers onto Tradex.

About The Candidate
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Qualified by experience or academically with A Levels, HNC or a Degree
MCIPS (or working towards)
Experience of working as a Buyer or Senior Buyer within complex Major Infrastructure projects
Experience of NEC 3 Sub-contracts
Infrastructure supplier and product knowledge
Organised, self-motivated individual
Team player with excellent communication skills

About The Company
EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects. 

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work. 

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today. 

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.
We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity.
Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application. 
Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks: 

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)

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