Construction Buyer

Construction Buyer

Location: St Albans (Fully Office-Based)
Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Summary

A growing refurbishment and fit-out contractor is looking to appoint a Construction Buyer to support its expanding delivery team.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing procurement across Cat A & Cat B fit-out and refurbishment projects, ensuring materials and subcontract packages are sourced competitively and delivered on programme.

The successful candidate will play a crucial part in maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting smooth project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

Company Overview

This contractor provides a complete refurbishment and fit-out service across commercial, historic, educational and specialist environments.

From initial client brief and concept design through to coordinated technical solutions and final handover, the business delivers projects with minimal disruption and a strong reputation as a “safe pair of hands”.

With in-house expertise covering design, M&E, engineering and project management, the company operates a fully integrated design and build model. Where specialist skills are required, they work with a trusted supply chain of established partners.

Projects include:

• Commercial Cat A & Cat B fit-outs

• Major refurbishment works

• Historic building refurbishments (sympathetic approach required)

• School and educational environments

• Critical/specialist engineering environments

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials and subcontract packages across refurbishment and fit-out projects

• Preparing and issuing enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors

• Negotiating best value pricing and terms

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and schedules to identify procurement requirements

• Placing orders and managing supplier performance

• Ensuring materials are delivered in line with programme requirements

• Monitoring cost movements and reporting to commercial/project teams

• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships

• Supporting pre-construction teams with pricing input where required

• Assisting with value engineering and cost-saving initiatives

Project Scope Exposure

Projects may include:

Cat A Fit Out:

• Raised floors and suspended ceilings

• Basic M&E services

• Fire detection systems

• HVAC installation

• Basic internal finishes

Cat B Fit Out:

• Reception and front-of-house installations

• Fully fitted kitchens and office amenities

• Partitioning (meeting rooms, offices, breakout areas)

• Re-routing AC and power

• IT infrastructure installation

• Workstations, furniture and brand detailing

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience as a Buyer within construction

• Experience working on refurbishment or fit-out projects preferred

• Strong understanding of construction materials and subcontract packages

• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Confident working in a fast-paced project environment

Skills & Attributes

• Strong supplier management ability

• Cost-conscious and commercially focused

• Proactive and solution-driven

• Good communication skills across project and commercial teams

• Comfortable working fully office-based in St Albans

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

• Company pension

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Opportunity to grow within a reputable and expanding business