Senior Buyer - M&E/MEP - Rail/Infrastructure

Senior Project Buyer - M&E (Rail & Infrastructure) Location: London / Site (3 days per week) Salary: £60,000 - £70,000This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal procurement role supporting major rail and infrastructure programmes, working for a specialist subcontractor delivering into Tier 1 clients/programmes.If you have a strong background in M&E / MEP procurement and enjoy operating at the sharp end of complex projects, this role offers real ownership, pace, and influence. You will be directly supporting the delivery of high-value packages where procurement performance has a measurable impact on project success.The RoleYou will take the lead on procurement across mechanical and electrical packages, ensuring materials, subcontractors, and suppliers are in place to meet demanding programme and commercial targets. Working closely with project and commercial teams, you will play a key role in driving value, managing risk, and keeping delivery on track.Key responsibilities include:Leading end-to-end procurement of M&E packages across live rail and infrastructure projectsManaging and developing relationships with key suppliers and specialist subcontractorsNegotiating competitive commercial terms and securing best value for projectsSupporting delivery teams with procurement strategy, planning, and cost controlMonitoring supply chain performance and resolving issues to avoid programme delaysManaging variations and ensuring purchase orders reflect live project changesEnsuring procurement processes are structured, efficient, and aligned to project needsWorking closely with Tier 1 contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain alignmentIdentifying opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvementWhat we're looking forExperience as a Senior Buyer within M&E / MEP in rail or infrastructure environmentsBackground working for a subcontractor or delivering into Tier 1 contractorsStrong supplier network across M&E or infrastructure supply chainsCommercially astute with strong negotiation skillsExperience working in fast-paced, project-driven environmentsAbility to manage multiple packages and competing deadlinesStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsA proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on deliveryThis role offers the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure programmes, with real visibility across projects and the opportunity to influence outcomes through strong procurement leadership. If you enjoy working at pace, building supplier relationships, and being close to delivery, this is a role where you can make a tangible impact.TPBN1_UKTJ