About the role
Location: Derby - Raynesway (with UK travel) Contract: Permanent, full-time
Help build the UK's energy future
Power T&D is on a major growth journey-scaling from a £300m to a £900m business unit over the next three years. We're evolving our operating model and procurement strategy to match that ambition, aiming to be the Contractor and Employer of Choice, embracing new ways of working and a growth mindset. If you're ready to shape a resilient, high-performing supply chain at real scale, this is your stage.
What you'll be doing
* Deliver our procurement strategy and work package plans across complex projects, driving value, efficiency and risk mitigation.
* Own supplier relationships - from onboarding and performance management to continuous improvement and on-time delivery.
* Support contract management, working closely with Commercial and Legal; bring strong working knowledge of NEC subcontracts.
* Plan and collaborate with internal stakeholders, aligning procurement and delivery schedules and resolving issues fast.
* Coach and develop colleagues to foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across Power T&D.
Who we're looking for
* Proven supply chain/procurement experience in power or construction, working with both material suppliers and subcontractors.
* Confidence managing strategic suppliers, strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, and sound risk management instincts.
* Knowledge of NEC subcontract/commercial processes.
* A relevant degree and/or MCIPS (or working towards) is ideal.
* UK travel for supplier visits and project/team meetings; base location at Raynesway, Derby.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...
About us
Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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