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 65,000 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.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.
Manage subcontractor onboarding and performance for civils, mechanical, electrical, ICA, and specialist process‑equipment 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.
Support Project Managers with early warnings, compensation events, accepted programme updates, and NEC‑compliant communications.
Maintain strong document control aligned to NEC governance requirements.
Track contractual risks, cost exposure, variations, and change events.
Conduct supplier market reviews focused on the water sector (MEICA vendors, pipeline contractors, process OEMs).
Lead cost benchmarking, value‑engineering inputs, and negotiation strategies.
Support forecasting, commercial dashboards, and risk registers in collaboration with QS/Commercial teams.
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 process‑equipment sourcing.
Skilled in negotiations, commercial analysis, and supplier management.
Proficient in Excel and digital procurement systems.
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 change‑management discipline.
High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused 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.