Civil Engineering

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Assistant Buyer

Date:

Location:

  • Scotland

Job Purpose

  • Support all activities in the purchasing department and wider business.
  • Facilitate the operational needs of the business with the provision of materials and operated plant.
  • Provide accurate current pricing, advice, and recommendations for the work winning process.
  • Deliver savings to the bottom line whilst maintaining a high service level.
  • Drive change through innovation and collaboration in the supply chain.

 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Day to day purchasing of materials and operated plant to meet the company operational needs, considering price, quality, and delivery.
  • Support all activities within the purchasing department and across the organisation
  • Obtain order confirmations and monitor delivery progress.
  • Support the team with administrative duties as required.
  • Resolve invoice queries.
  • Tender support, preparation and analysis for work winning.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal staff and external suppliers
  • Address service issues with suppliers and relay them to the relevant project.
  • Identify sustainable and innovative products/services through the supply chain.
  • Attend supplier meetings when necessary.
  • Maintenance of the supplier database and service level and pricing agreements
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Generate performance reports to the buying team as required.

 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Proficient in GCSE Level Maths & English
  • Prior experience in procurement within the construction industry

 

Personal Qualities

  • Collaborative and cooperative team member
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Effective and concise communicator, both in verbal and written communication
  • Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Willingness to learn.

 

Carnell Benefits

  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme
  • Group Income Protection
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Death in Service
  • Referral Bonus
  • Employee Recognition Scheme
  • Online Rewards Platform with offers from over 900 retailers.

 

Other

  • To undertake other miscellaneous activities/project work deemed appropriate for the role of buyer/assistant buyer to assist with the efficient operation of the business.
  • Deal with sensitive information with discretion, always maintaining confidentiality.

  

Personal qualities

Personal attributes

·        Meticulous attention to detail.

·        Confident communicator, both verbal and written.

·        Well organised

·        Team player

·        Calm under pressure

·        Positive attitude

·        Willingness to learn

 

Specific job skills

·        Proactive and driven to complete tasks.

·        Proficient in various IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.

Experience

·        Desirable experience in commercial buying or familiarity with construction/electrical materials

Education and/or qualifications

·        Minimum GCSE English & Maths / Essential

·        CIPs at any level / Desirable

 

 

Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.

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About the Role:

As a Site Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations, planning, and delivery of highways projects across Scotland. You’ll manage supervisors and site teams working on drainage surveys, trenchless remediation, Filter Drain Recycling), and wider civils activities on the Strategic Road Network.

You’ll ensure that every project under your supervision runs safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards — while supporting our broader business strategy to grow our presence in Scotland.

This is a hands-on role requiring site presence across Scotland, working days or nights, and occasionally supporting operations in the North of England.

Location:

Scotland (with some support to Northern England when required across Various sites, working away and night shifts required.

Contract: Full-time

Carnell is on a mission to raise the standard of excellence in highways maintenance, working with passion, innovation and an uncompromising commitment to safety. As we continue to grow our footprint across Scotland, we’re looking for a proactive and experienced Site Manager to join our Operations team.

If you’re motivated by delivering high-quality infrastructure, leading teams, and building trusted relationships with clients, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You’ll Do:

You will take responsibility for:

Project Delivery & Site Management

  • Overseeing all aspects of on-site delivery including commercial, programme, resources, safety, quality and environmental performance
  • Ensuring compliance with all SHEQ requirements and site rules
  • Coordinating shift start-ups, close-downs and changeovers
  • Supporting the production of Construction Phase Plans, Project Management Plans and other documentation


Leadership & People Management

  • Leading and developing Supervisors and Operatives
  • Delivering pre-start briefings, toolbox talks and training
  • Conducting appraisals and supporting skills development


Client Relationship Management

  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
  • Attending site visits to support project development and asset assessment
  • Maintaining positive client relationships and identifying new opportunities


Quality & Performance

  • Ensuring work is delivered Right First Time and meets specification
  • Managing project KPIs and deadlines
  • Making quality adjustments and rejecting work outside specification


Resource & Operational Coordination

  • Ensuring adequate staffing levels
  • Managing working hours and authorising exceedances
  • Overseeing plant, vehicles, equipment and operational paperwork


What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone with:

Experience & Knowledge

  • Previous experience in highways contract management
  • Strong understanding of drainage construction and relevant standards (CDM 2015, MCHW, DMRB, CS 551, CD 535)
  • Experience managing teams on high-speed roads
  • Strong grasp of health & safety legislation
  • Good commercial and business strategy awareness


Skills

  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and supply chain
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word


Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent (HND/HNC) in construction or project management
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS (manager level preferred)
  • Full UK driving licence.


What We Offer:

  • Company van
  • IT equipment & mobile phone
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Group Income Protection
  • Opportunities to grow within a national, forward-thinking business


Ready to Lead the Way?

If you’re passionate about managing safe, high-quality highways projects and want to play a key role in our growing Scottish operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver excellence across Scotland’s strategic road network.

Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company; they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.

Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.

We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.

We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.

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