Job Description:

Building Fabric Senior Buyer

Salary: up to £45,000 per annum
Location: Office-Based
Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Building Fabric Senior Buyer to support the delivery of reactive maintenance, small works, and building fabric projects across our operations.

This is a fast-paced, office-based role that combines operational supervision, technical support, procurement, materials coordination, and supplier management responsibilities. The successful candidate will oversee a high volume of maintenance works, support engineers across multiple trades, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

The role is ideal for someone with a strong background in building maintenance or construction who can confidently coordinate works, source materials, manage supplier relationships, and provide practical technical guidance within a demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee building fabric and maintenance works across multiple workstreams
• Coordinate reactive maintenance, planned maintenance, and small works projects
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers across trades including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, brickwork, and general building maintenance
• Review, prepare, and manage quotations and estimates for reactive and planned works
• Assess job requirements and ensure correct scopes of work and materials are identified
• Order materials, equipment, and subcontractor requirements for ongoing works – always pushing for best price
• Compile and monitor weekly “awaiting materials” reports
• Chase suppliers to ensure materials are delivered within required timescales
• Obtain competitive and comparative pricing for stock, materials, and supplier services
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate pricing and improve overall cost efficiency
• Maintain and develop approved supplier and subcontractor relationships
• Monitor materials ordered status and ensure jobs are progressed efficiently for scheduling
• Monitor workloads, prioritise jobs, and ensure service level agreements and deadlines are achieved
• Resolve technical issues and provide practical, cost-effective solutions
• Maintain accurate records relating to purchasing, quotations, supplier pricing, stock, and job progress
• Ensure works are delivered in line with health and safety requirements and company standards

Requirements

• Strong background in building maintenance, construction, or building fabric works
• Good all-round knowledge of multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, bricklaying, and general maintenance
• Experience in estimating, quoting, and job scoping
• Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, stock control, or supplier management
• Ability to manage a high volume of work within a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Confident supporting engineers and making technical decisions
• Good commercial awareness with an understanding of cost control and budgeting
• Competent with office systems, purchasing systems, and administration

What We Offer

• Office-based role within a growing and supportive team
• Opportunity to work across varied maintenance and building fabric projects
• Career development opportunities within the business