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Procurement Engineer - Power & Substations

First Technical RecruitmentGlasgow, Scotland🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 10 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Procurement Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage end-to-end procurement for major power and substation projects, fostering significant career growth within a leading engineering organization. You'll thrive here if you possess strong negotiation skills and experience in the energy sector, and you're ready to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a dynamic work environment.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering complex power transmission, renewable energy, and substation projects. They are looking to appoint a Procurement Engineer to support the successful delivery of major EPC projects across the UK.

This role will take ownership of procurement activities across both tender and project phases, ensuring cost-effective sourcing solutions while maintaining quality, compliance, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end procurement activities for tenders and projects.
  • Develop sourcing strategies and identify new suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Issue RFQs and evaluate technical and commercial proposals.
  • Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms.
  • Prepare bid evaluations and total cost analyses.
  • Manage purchase orders and supplier performance.
  • Support expediting, claims management, and issue resolution.
  • Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

About You

  • CIPS qualified or equivalent procurement experience.
  • Experience within power transmission, distribution, substations, renewables, utilities, or EPC projects.
  • Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Knowledge of international procurement practices and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
  • Confident managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

What's On Offer?

  • Work on major transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects.
  • Join a growing, innovative engineering business.
  • Excellent career development opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV today.


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