Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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