Procurement Apprentice

HS2 Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development firm is seeking a motivated individual to join its team in Birmingham. This role focuses on processing requisitions, sourcing materials, and managing supplier opportunities. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, and great communication skills. The company offers flexible working options, free parking, and wellbeing support as part of a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Great attention to detail with strong observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing requisitions and placing purchase orders for materials.
• Supporting the preparation of invitations to tenders.
• Managing websites for project supply chain opportunities.
• Analysing supplier performance.
• Handling responses to advertised opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic Microsoft Office knowledge

Willingness to learn

Observation skills

Confident in dealing with people

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location: Based at Fort Dunlop – this location sits on the eastern edge of Birmingham, adjacent to the M6 motorway, providing excellent transport links into the city and across the region. Fort Dunlop serves as a key hub within IPT Area North, supporting operations that span multiple sublots and regional activities. Its strategic position makes it an important point for coordination and access, with proximity to major infrastructure routes ensuring connectivity to both the Central Region and wider project areas.

Role Responsibilities

• Processing requisitions, sourcing and placing purchase orders for direct and indirect materials to support the project.
• Supporting the preparation of invitation to tenders, including inputting into procurement strategy documents.
• Issuing, collating and analysing supplier performance.
• Managing the websites where project supply chain opportunities are advertised.
• Receiving and collating responses to advertised opportunities and managing new supplier enquiries.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Willingness to learn.
• Great attention to detail with strong observation skills.
• Confident in dealing with people at all levels.
• Full UK Driving License

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.