Procurement Engineer
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Job Summary
ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
The role based at the Coppermills WTW (London E17) requires a Procurement Engineer with strong experience managing subcontractors and administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts within the water utilities sector.You will support endtoend procurement for a water infrastructure project. The role ensures robust procurement governance contractual compliance and smooth project delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Tendering
Develop procurement strategies for project packages (civils MEICA pipelines equipment).
Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs lead tender evaluations negotiate commercial and technical terms and prepare award recommendations.
Draft review and finalise subcontract agreements under NEC3/NEC4 frameworks.
Subcontractor & Supplier Management
Manage subcontractor onboarding and performance for civils mechanical electrical ICA and specialist processequipment suppliers.
Coordinate progress meetings monitor KPIs ensure compliance with HSE and QA requirements and manage corrective actions and payment milestones.
Oversee the delivery of critical water assets such as pumps valves chemical dosing systems electrical equipment control systems and related OEM packages.
NEC Contract Administration
Support Project Managers with early warnings compensation events accepted programme updates and NECcompliant communications.
Maintain strong document control aligned to NEC governance requirements.
Track contractual risks cost exposure variations and change events.
Value & Commercial Management
Conduct supplier market reviews focused on the water sector (MEICA vendors pipeline contractors process OEMs).
Lead cost benchmarking valueengineering inputs and negotiation strategies.
Support forecasting commercial dashboards and risk registers in collaboration with QS/Commercial teams.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure alignment with internal procurement procedures corporate governance requirements and obligations under the Client contract.
Required Skills and Competencies
3 years of procurement subcontracting or commercial engineering experience in water utilities wastewater or broader utilities/infrastructure.
Demonstrable experience managing or administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts on UK projects.
Strong experience with MEICA procurement civils subcontracting or processequipment sourcing.
Skilled in negotiations commercial analysis and supplier management.
Proficient in Excel and digital procurement systems.
Desirable
NEC accreditation (Project Manager / Supervisor) or formal NEC training.
Technical understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes or distribution networks.
CIPS/MCIPS qualification or progress toward accreditation.
QS/Commercial awareness (valuations forecasting cost reporting).
Key Competencies
Clear communication with technical and commercial stakeholders.
Strong organisational capability across simultaneous work packages.
Rigorous NEC documentation and changemanagement discipline.
High attention to detail and a proactive solutionsfocused approach.
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin circumstances background or condition.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Integration
- Archival Standards
- Procurement
- Continuous Improvement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Acquisitions
- Alteryx
- Budgeting
- Manufacturing
- Transmissions
About Company
ACCIONA has successfully delivered major infrastructure projects in Canada since 2000. Its leadership and experience span the entire value chain, from research and development to construction, operation and maintenance of projects.
