Quotations Manager

SPRUCE SERVICES LIMITED; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SPRUCE SERVICES LIMITED is seeking a quotation-focused professional to manage client requirements, price jobs accurately, and oversee quotes from enquiry through to handover. The role emphasizes commercial viability, collaboration with clients and internal teams, and improving processes in a hybrid Salisbury environment.

The successful candidate will combine strong numerical and communication skills with experience in quotations or estimating, and will develop ownership of the quotation cycle

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and numerical skills, able to interpret pricing structures, cost breakdowns and service specs.
• Proficient with office software (spreadsheets, word processing, email) and quotation management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to listen to clients and present information clearly to stakeholders.
• Organisational and time-management skills; comfortable managing multiple quotations.
• Experience in quotations, estimating, or commercial assistant role; ready to progress.
• Attention to detail and methodical checking of data, terms and conditions before issuing quotations.
• Keen to develop knowledge and responsibilities as the role evolves.
• Ability to collaborate in a hybrid environment, Salisbury-based.

Responsibilities

• Speak with clients to understand exactly what they require.
• Price jobs and prepare quotes.
• Review costs, margins and pricing to ensure commercial viability.
• Use spreadsheets to calculate, manage and track quotations.
• Compare information and costs to determine the right pricing.
• Manage quotations from enquiry to approval and handover.
• Keep clients updated and answer queries throughout the process.
• Liaise with the wider operational team for smooth transition once work is agreed.
• Maintain accurate records and keep information up to date.
• Visit client sites as required; company pool car available for site visits.
• Take increasing ownership of the quotation process as you develop.

Skills

Commercial skills

Numerical skills

Office software

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in quotations/estimates

Job description

Company Description

SPRUCE SERVICES LIMITED is an established and growing specialist services business working with commercial customers across a range of sites and projects.

Role Description

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the commercial side of a business,

working with clients, understanding what they need, putting together accurate quotations and

then making sure everything moves forward smoothly.

This is a newly created role, offering an exciting opportunity to make it your own.

There is flexibility around experience. It could suit someone who already has 2 to 3 years’

experience within estimating, quotations, construction, building services or a similar

environment, or an ambitious graduate with strong numerical, commercial and IT skills who

is ready to learn.

The role:

You will take client requirements and turn them into clear, accurate and commercially viable

quotations, working closely with customers and colleagues throughout the process.

The role will include:

Speaking with clients to understand exactly what they require

Pricing jobs and preparing quotes

Reviewing costs, margins and pricing to ensure work is commercially viable

Using spreadsheets to calculate, manage and track quotations

Comparing information and costs to help determine the right pricing

Managing quotations from initial enquiry through to approval and handover

Keeping clients updated and answering queries throughout the process

Liaising with the wider operational team to ensure a smooth transition once work is

agreed

Maintaining accurate records and keeping information up to date

Visiting client sites where required, with a company pool car available for site visits

Taking increasing ownership of the quotation process as you develop within the role

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret pricing structures, cost breakdowns, and service specifications accurately.
• Proficiency in using office software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, email) and customer relationship or quotation management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to listen to clients, understanding their requirements and present information clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Organisational and time-management skills and comfortable managing multiple quotations.
• Experience in a quotations, estimating, commercial assistant or similar role and ready to take the next step.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking data, terms, and conditions before issuing quotations.
• Keen to develop your knowledge and responsibilities as the role develops
• Ability to collaborate in a hybrid environment, working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team in Salisbury.