Senior Buyer – Commercial Groundworks – Big responsibility. Zero babysitting

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Senior Buyer – Commercial Groundworks

Big responsibility. Zero babysitting. 

This one’s for buyers who are bored of being a cog.

You know the type of role…

And this might sting if you’re in it…

Big title. Small influence.

Every decision needs three sign-offs, a WW2 battle plan and a prayer.

You’re responsible… but not actually in charge.

You get the blame if things go wrong but not the recognition if they go right….

This isn’t that.

This is a Senior Buyer role in a well-established commercial groundworks contractor.
They’ve been around long enough to know exactly who they are — and just as importantly, who they’re not.

They’re about large commercial groundworks packages and they’re trusted to deliver by some of the biggest national build contractors.

No identity crisis.
No “we’re trying to be everything to everyone”.
They do commercial groundworks.

Properly.

And they’re good at it.

The Job (aka: the good bit)

You’ll be running the buying function reporting straight to the owner.

Based in Birmingham you’ll have real autonomy.
Not the “you can choose the stationery/sellotape supplier” kind.

The ‘use your relationships to save us money on materials and you’ll feel it in your bonus’ kind.

You’ll:

• Own procurement strategy across commercial groundwork schemes

• Let, manage, and negotiate packages with suppliers you actually trust

• Be involved early — not parachuted in after the damage is done

• Develop and shape your own buying team as workload grows

• Work closely with ops, commercial, and delivery — adults, not silos

If you’ve ever said “if they just bloody left me alone, I’d sort this”…

This is that chance.

The Business

Privately owned.
Stable. Profitable. Sensible.

They’ve grown steadily, not stupidly.
They don’t chase turnover for bragging rights.
They care about delivery, relationships, and reputation — in that order.

It’s a family feel business without the awkward Sunday roast politics.
People stay because:

• They’re trusted

• They’re listened to

• They’re allowed to crack on

No drama.
No ego contests.
No revolving door of staff.

Who This Suits

You’re probably:

• A Senior Buyer or experienced Buyer in commercial groundworks or civils

• Comfortable negotiating hard without burning bridges

• Confident enough to challenge — and experienced enough to be listened to

• Keen to build something rather than just maintain a spreadsheet

You don’t need your hand holding.
You don’t need a massive corporate badge on your CV.
You do want influence, ownership, and a seat at the table that actually matters.

What You Get

• Genuine autonomy — run your own show

• The backing to build and develop a team

• Long-term stability in a business that knows where it’s going

• A role with headroom, not a ceiling six inches above your head

If you’re fed up with being managed by people who’ve never bought a cube of concrete in their life…
You’ll like it here.

No hard sell.
No daft application hoops.
Just a proper conversation about whether it makes sense — for both sides.

Don’t worry if you haven’t got an up-to-date CV it’s not important for now. Everyone who gets in touch will get a response.

Civils Senior Talent and our partner clients are equal opportunity employers.