This role supports a growing construction-focused business by managing cost estimates and procurement activities. The position ensures accurate pricing, timely purchasing, and supplier engagement across projects, helping deliver profitable, well-controlled works from tender stage through to completion while maintaining robust controls, collaboration, and commercial awareness throughout daily operations and reporting.

Client Details

• Estimator/Buyer (Wall Cladding), Reading:
• A well-established contractor operating across building and refurbishment projects
• Strong reputation for quality delivery and long-term client relationships
• Privately owned with a stable order book and repeat business base
• Known for a practical, hands-on and collaborative working culture

Description

• Estimator/Buyer (Wall Cladding), Reading:

• Prepares detailed cost estimates for tenders and live projects
• Sources and negotiates with suppliers and subcontractors
• Places purchase orders in line with project programmes
• Perform drawing take offs
• Reviews drawings and specifications to assess cost risks
• Works closely with commercial and operational teams
• Maintains accurate cost records and procurement trackers
• Monitors budgets and reports cost movements
• Supports value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

Profile

• Proven experience as an Estimator, Buyer, or combined role
• Background in construction or building services environments
• Able to read technical drawings
• Strong understanding of pricing, procurement, and cost control
• Confident negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
• Able to interpret drawings and technical specifications
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and within small teams
• Proficient with Excel and estimating or procurement systems

Job Offer

Salary circa £40,000 - £50,000 with some small flexibility on this.