Light Side Estimator Contracts

LBS Builders Merchants Limited; Port Talbot; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

Discount portal for brands and breaks

Employee Care Helpline and digital GP

Staff discount scheme

Death in Service benefit

Formal training and career progression

Résumé du poste

LBS Builders Merchants Limited in Port Talbot is seeking a proactive Light Side Estimator - Contracts to prepare accurate quotations and tenders across plumbing, heating, bathroom and renewables products. You will review inquiries and tender documents to drive competitive pricing and ensure profitable outcomes.

The role requires strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to balance profitability with client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, quotations or contracts support.
• Knowledge of plumbing, heating, bathrooms, renewables or construction would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Review customer enquiries, specifications and tender documents.
• Prepare accurate quotations and tenders for plumbing, heating, bathroom and renewable projects.
• Work with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and contract support.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities for customers while preserving margins.
• Prepare detailed tender submissions and supporting documentation.

Connaissances

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Office IT skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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