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:
- 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
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