Light Side Estimator Contracts

Job description

Light Side Estimator - Contracts
Location: Port Talbot (with travel to customers and suppliers as required)

Are you organised, detail-focused and commercially minded? We’re looking for a proactive Light Side Estimator - Contracts to join our Contracts Office team, preparing accurate and competitive quotations and tenders across our plumbing, heating, bathroom and renewables product ranges.

What You’ll Do:

• Review customer enquiries, specifications and tender documents.
• Prepare accurate quotations and tenders for plumbing, heating, bathroom and renewable projects.
• Work closely with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and secure contract support where available.
• Identify alternative product solutions and cost-saving opportunities for customers.
• Ensure quotations and tenders remain commercially competitive while maintaining profit margins.
• Prepare detailed tender submissions and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve pricing and product queries.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and pricing databases.
• Support the Contracts Manager throughout the quotation and tender process.
• Monitor market pricing and industry trends to ensure competitiveness.
• Follow up issued quotations and tenders, recording outcomes and customer feedback.
• Maintain records of won and lost tenders to support future tender success.
• Ensure all quotations are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in estimating, quotations, contracts support, sales, or a similar role.
• Knowledge of plumbing, heating, bathrooms, renewables or the construction industry would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of profitability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and identifying opportunities.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What we offer: Some of the benefits of working for us include Profit Share Bonus Scheme, Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays, Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP, staff discount scheme, Death in Service benefit, formal training and career progression opportunities.

Hours of work: An average of 38.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am-4.30pm

Salary: Depending on Experience