Buyer / Administrator
Civil Engineering & Surfacing Contractor
Office-Based | Reading Area
Red Sky Personnel are working with a well-established, family-run civil engineering and surfacing contractor with over 50 years of industry experience. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Buyer / Administrator to join their busy and supportive office team.
This is a key role within the business, supporting site teams by managing procurement, logistics, commercial administration and compliance across multiple live projects.
The Role
You will help keep projects running smoothly by ensuring materials, plant and logistics are organised efficiently, while supporting invoicing, supplier coordination and operational planning.
Key Responsibilities
Procuring materials, plant and equipment for site teams
Raising and managing purchase orders
Negotiating rates and maintaining supplier relationships
Coordinating surfacing plant and logistics
Processing and approving supplier invoices
Supporting project planning and site operations
Managing compliance documentation for secure project sites
Ordering yard and site consumables
About You
Experience within construction, civil engineering, surfacing or materials buying preferred
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Confident dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and site teams
IT literate and comfortable managing multiple tasks
Working Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Every third Saturday
What’s on Offer
Long-term role within a stable and respected contractor
Supportive and friendly team environment
Varied role supporting live infrastructure projects
Competitive salary depending on experience