The contractor is hosting a series of Meet the Buyer events as it looks to expand workloads particularly in Lewisham, Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hackney, Tottenham, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest.

Kier is looking to add to its supply chain and is keen to talk to firms specialising in:

• Subcontractor trades – asbestos removal, ceramic tiling, cleaning, damp proofing, door entry and CCTV, electrical, external render, general building, glazing, insulation, joinery, masonry, passive and active fire risk, pest control, painting and decorating, plastering, plumbing and heating, roofing, scaffolding, vinyl flooring, windows and doors
• Suppliers – Decorating, glass and glazing, ironmongery, joinery, plumbing, waste management services, windows and doors.

A Kier spokesperson said: “If you are interested in working with us as we seek to secure long-term planned, integrated and fire safety contracts, come along to meet us at one of the Meet the Buyer events.

“This is also a great opportunity to meet and network with other local companies, make new contacts and secure more business.”