Construction Estimator & Buyer: Sourcing, Quotes & Budget Control

Copperfield Recruitment Ltd; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Copperfield Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator / Buyer to join a hands-on, office-based team in Chertsey, Surrey. The role covers estimating, preparing quotations, sourcing materials and managing purchasing for construction projects.

You will drive processes from initial enquiry through procurement, delivery and completion, coordinating with customers, suppliers and contractors to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery.

Qualifications

• Estimating and/or buying experience within construction
• Good commercial and negotiation skills
• Experience dealing with suppliers and subcontractors
• The ability to understand drawings and specifications
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence dealing directly with customers and suppliers
• Good Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates, quotations and project costings
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and customer requirements
• Sourcing materials and obtaining supplier quotations
• Negotiating prices and lead times
• Raising and managing purchase orders
• Monitoring costs and project budgets
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and customers
• Coordinating materials and deliveries
• Managing changes to specifications and costs
• Supporting projects through to completion

Skills

Estimating

Purchasing

Negotiation

Drawings interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Copperfield Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Estimator / Buyer to join a hands-on, office-based team in Chertsey, Surrey. The role covers estimating, preparing quotations, sourcing materials and managing purchasing for construction projects.

You will drive processes from initial enquiry through procurement, delivery and completion, coordinating with customers, suppliers and contractors to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery.