Job Profile for Buyer / Estimator - DM45392
Position: Buyer / Estimator
Location: Huntingdon (office based, with occasional site visits)
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Buyer / Estimator to join a busy fit-out contractor delivering fast-track retail and commercial interiors nationwide. Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of secured projects, the business is looking to strengthen its commercial team with a motivated, detail-driven individual who enjoys working across both procurement and estimating.
Projects typically range from £100k to £2m, with a high volume of schemes across London and surrounding regions.
Buyer / Estimator - Job Overview
This is a varied role supporting both pre-construction and live site delivery. You'll assist with pricing tenders, preparing material take-offs, sourcing suppliers, and managing procurement to ensure projects remain competitive, profitable, and delivered on time.
You'll work closely with project managers, site teams and directors, gaining wide exposure across the full project lifecycle.
Buyer / Estimator - Key Responsibilities
* Assist in preparing tenders, cost estimates and take-offs from drawings and specifications
* Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
* Support pricing of fit-out projects, ensuring accurate cost breakdowns and allowances
* Prepare purchase orders and manage material procurement for live projects
* Negotiate pricing, lead times and payment terms with suppliers
* Track and monitor costs, ensuring alignment with budgets and programme deadlines
* Maintain pricing databases and supplier relationships
* Liaise with project, site and accounts teams to support smooth project delivery
* Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives
Buyer / Estimator - Requirements
* Experience in construction procurement and/or estimating (fit-out experience advantageous)
* Good understanding of construction materials, interiors and finishes
* Confident reading drawings and specifications
* Strong numeracy, accuracy and analytical skills
* Excellent communication skills and professional telephone manner
* Competent in Excel and general IT systems
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines across several projects
* Based within commutable distance of Huntingdon
Buyer / Estimator - Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
* Pension scheme
* 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
* Opportunities for training and career development
* Stable business with strong forward workload
* Long-term progression potential as the team grows
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for