Estimator/Buyer

Viper; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Estimator/Buyer to manage site operations for a major infrastructure project. The ideal candidate has a strong civil engineering background and proven experience in tender processes. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Construction experience related to large civil engineering projects is essential.
• Ability to undertake estimates according to company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake estimates and identify risks during the tender process.
• Manage purchase orders and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor quality control and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Civil engineering or infrastructure background

Proven track record of working on tenders

Computer literate

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Estimator/Buyer with a proven track record of working on large civil engineering projects. The successful candidate will oversee and manage site operations for a major upgrade project involving sludge tank replacement and associated works.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake estimates in accordance with company procedures
• Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process
• Maintain tender estimate file
• Prepare estimating handover packs
• Monitor quality control and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Update managers on supplier performance where required
• Source, negotiate and purchase goods at the best cost for the business
• Maintain supplier relationships
• Understand and develop bills of materials
• Take offs – measuring and quantifying the materials and labour required for a project based on designs and blue prints

Requirements

• Civil engineering or infrastructure background
• Engineering or commercial background
• Proven track record of working on tenders
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Experience with sludge treatment facilities
• Knowledge of pipework installation and concrete structures
• First Aid certification

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile water infrastructure project
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities

If interested, please apply and one of our consultants will come back to you.