CONSTRUCTION PLANNER & BUYER ASSISTANT QS

Spot.; Malton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run construction firm in Malton is looking for a Planner/Buyer/Quantity Surveyor to join their supportive team. This role involves developing project schedules, managing procurement, and ensuring project timelines are met. Ideal candidates will possess experience in the construction industry, strong organizational skills, and a positive mindset for long-term growth. The company offers a competitive salary between £35k and £40k, a supportive culture, and varied project exposure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Access to company pool cars

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, residential, or mixed construction projects.
• Ability to read drawings and carry out measurements.
• Positive attitude with desire for long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and manage procurement across multiple schemes.
• Support cost planning and negotiate prices.
• Visit sites as needed using company vehicles.

Skills

Confidence developing project schedules

Negotiating with suppliers

Strong organizational skills

Experience within the construction industry

Hands-on team-focused approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Were seeking a Planner / Buyer / Quantity Surveyor to join Scothern Construction a family-run business with over 40 years experience delivering new builds refurbishments heritage projects and design-and-build schemes across North Yorkshire. If youre looking for stability a close-knit team and the chance to grow alongside an established firm with traditional values this is a great opportunity.

Founded in 1989 Scothern Construction is known for its craftsmanship loyalty to its people and longstanding client relationships. With a strong pipeline of commercial and residential work including a 17m 66-unit housing development starting next year this is an exciting time to join a business thats expanding into larger more complex schemes while retaining the culture that has kept their team together for decades.

This role offers genuine flexibility depending on your experience. Whether youre an early-career professional ready to learn from seasoned experts or a more established Surveyor / Planner / Buyer seeking a steady well-run environment youll be welcomed into a supportive team where your contribution really matters.

Youll work closely with the existing QS (whos been with the company more than a decade) developing project schedules managing procurement across multiple schemes and helping ensure projects run on time and within budget. Youll source suppliers negotiate prices place orders manage supply chain logistics support cost planning carry out measurements and visit sites as needed. Most of your work will be office-based in Malton with occasional client or site visits using the companys pool vehicles.

To qualify

Whether you call yourself a Construction Planner Buyer Assistant QS Quantity Surveyor or similar we dont mind you just need a CV that demonstrates :

• Experience within the construction industry (commercial residential or mixed project portfolios)
• Confidence developing project schedules and tracking progress across live jobs
• Confidence in sourcing competitive prices negotiating with suppliers and supporting cost planning
• Experience managing procurement of materials subcontractors and equipment
• The ability to read drawings carry out measurements prepare projects etc.
• Strong organisation skills and a hands-on team-focused approach
• A positive attitude and desire for long-term growth within a stable company

Whether youre 23 years into your career or bring 10 years of practical experience what matters most is mindset : reliability pride in your work and a willingness to be part of a small tight-knit team.

This role could suit someone in the early stages of their career or an experienced professional looking for a stable long-term role. Were open-minded for the right person what really counts is attitude and a commitment to being part of the team.

In return

Youll join a traditional well-established contractor that genuinely looks after its people. Expect long-term security a supportive working culture varied project exposure a competitive salary ( 35k - 40k DOE ) pension and access to company pool cars for site visits. This is your chance to build a lasting career with a business that values loyalty craftsmanship and community.

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Purchasing,Organizational skills,AS400,Math,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Merchandising,Microsoft Excel,Retail Math,Administrative Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1