Total Plumbing
Light Side Estimator Contracts
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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.
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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.
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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
Light Side Estimator Contracts
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom
SA13 1RU
Depending on experience
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 12/11/2026
Job reference: ZR1699533PorLSEC
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