Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex (Office Based) Salary: 35,000 - 55,000 DOE Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm About the Role We are looking for an experienced Purchasing / Procurement Coordinator to join our growing construction team based in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong procurement background who can manage purchasing activities, control project budgets, and support both pre-construction and live projects. Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you will ensure materials are procured efficiently, costs remain under control, and projects receive the right products at the right time. Key Responsibilities Place purchase orders in line with project programmes and company procurement strategies. Assist with achieving supplier rebate targets through strategic purchasing. Monitor and control procurement budgets against tender allowances. Manage procurement documentation, including material schedules, delivery schedules and live hire reports. Support the pre-construction team with supplier enquiries and pricing during tender stages. Resolve supplier invoice queries quickly and efficiently. Carry out stock checks and maximise the use of existing materials across projects. Liaise with suppliers, site teams and internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery. Visit sites when required to review material requirements and support procurement activities. Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in a purchasing or procurement role within the construction industry. Experience procuring construction materials for live projects. Knowledge of external building packages such as: Roofing Cladding Windows & Doors Ability to read and interpret construction drawings. Experience carrying out material take-offs. Strong commercial awareness and budget management skills. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Full UK driving licence and willingness to visit sites when required. CIPS qualification desirable but not essential. What's on Offer Salary of 35,000 - 55,000 , depending on experience. Office-based role in Southend-on-Sea . Early finish every Friday (1:00pm). 20 days annual leave (Fridays count as half days, equating to over four weeks of bookable leave), plus Christmas shutdown and Bank Holidays. Long-term career progression within an established and growing construction business. Supportive team environment with varied and interesting projects.
12/08/2026
Full time
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex (Office Based) Salary: 35,000 - 55,000 DOE Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm About the Role We are looking for an experienced Purchasing / Procurement Coordinator to join our growing construction team based in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong procurement background who can manage purchasing activities, control project budgets, and support both pre-construction and live projects. Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you will ensure materials are procured efficiently, costs remain under control, and projects receive the right products at the right time. Key Responsibilities Place purchase orders in line with project programmes and company procurement strategies. Assist with achieving supplier rebate targets through strategic purchasing. Monitor and control procurement budgets against tender allowances. Manage procurement documentation, including material schedules, delivery schedules and live hire reports. Support the pre-construction team with supplier enquiries and pricing during tender stages. Resolve supplier invoice queries quickly and efficiently. Carry out stock checks and maximise the use of existing materials across projects. Liaise with suppliers, site teams and internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery. Visit sites when required to review material requirements and support procurement activities. Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in a purchasing or procurement role within the construction industry. Experience procuring construction materials for live projects. Knowledge of external building packages such as: Roofing Cladding Windows & Doors Ability to read and interpret construction drawings. Experience carrying out material take-offs. Strong commercial awareness and budget management skills. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Full UK driving licence and willingness to visit sites when required. CIPS qualification desirable but not essential. What's on Offer Salary of 35,000 - 55,000 , depending on experience. Office-based role in Southend-on-Sea . Early finish every Friday (1:00pm). 20 days annual leave (Fridays count as half days, equating to over four weeks of bookable leave), plus Christmas shutdown and Bank Holidays. Long-term career progression within an established and growing construction business. Supportive team environment with varied and interesting projects.
Previous experience within the window and door (fenestration) industry is essential for this position. Candidates without relevant fenestration experience will not be considered, as a strong understanding of window and door products, processes and industry requirements is required for the role. Installation Admin Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk Salary: Competitive + Benefits Chase Taylor Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established and highly respected business within the windows and doors industry, who are looking to recruit an experienced Installation Manager to join their team in Stowmarket. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive and customer-focused professional who enjoys coordinating installation projects from start to finish. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the administration of the installation process, working closely with installation teams, customers and internal departments to ensure every project is delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day administration of the installation department. Coordinate installation schedules and allocate work to fitting teams. Work closely with installation teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard. Act as the main point of contact for customers throughout the installation process, providing updates and resolving any queries. Liaise with internal departments, including sales and surveying, to ensure a seamless customer journey. Maintain accurate installation records and documentation. Monitor installation progress, identifying and resolving any issues to minimise delays. Ensure exceptional levels of customer service are maintained throughout every installation. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have: Previous experience in an Installation Manager, Installation Coordinator or similar role. Experience within the windows, doors, glazing, fenestration or home improvement industry. Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple installations simultaneously. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, installers and colleagues. A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering excellent customer service. Good IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office and scheduling or CRM systems. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to join a well-established and growing business. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Long-term career progression within a successful organisation. If you have experience managing installation administration within the fenestration or home improvement sector and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Chase Taylor Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
28/07/2026
Full time
Previous experience within the window and door (fenestration) industry is essential for this position. Candidates without relevant fenestration experience will not be considered, as a strong understanding of window and door products, processes and industry requirements is required for the role. Installation Admin Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk Salary: Competitive + Benefits Chase Taylor Recruitment are delighted to be working on behalf of a well-established and highly respected business within the windows and doors industry, who are looking to recruit an experienced Installation Manager to join their team in Stowmarket. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, proactive and customer-focused professional who enjoys coordinating installation projects from start to finish. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the administration of the installation process, working closely with installation teams, customers and internal departments to ensure every project is delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day administration of the installation department. Coordinate installation schedules and allocate work to fitting teams. Work closely with installation teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard. Act as the main point of contact for customers throughout the installation process, providing updates and resolving any queries. Liaise with internal departments, including sales and surveying, to ensure a seamless customer journey. Maintain accurate installation records and documentation. Monitor installation progress, identifying and resolving any issues to minimise delays. Ensure exceptional levels of customer service are maintained throughout every installation. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have: Previous experience in an Installation Manager, Installation Coordinator or similar role. Experience within the windows, doors, glazing, fenestration or home improvement industry. Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple installations simultaneously. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, installers and colleagues. A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering excellent customer service. Good IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office and scheduling or CRM systems. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and benefits package. The opportunity to join a well-established and growing business. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Long-term career progression within a successful organisation. If you have experience managing installation administration within the fenestration or home improvement sector and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Chase Taylor Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
