Lake & Co Flooring is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to own the journey from initial enquiry through to confirmed order. This pivotal role at the heart of the business is responsible for pricing work accurately, converting opportunities into secured projects, and ensuring jobs are fully prepared for delivery before handover to operations.
Base pay range
Hours: Full time 8:30am–5pm
Key duties to include
* Act as the first point of contact for new enquiries (phone and email)
* Manage inbound enquiries from initial discussion through to order
* Book and attend site visits where required
* Prepare accurate, timely, and commercially sound estimates and quotations
* Proactively follow up quotes to maximise conversion
* Own pricing decisions, margins, and quote presentation
* Progress enquiries through to confirmed orders with increasing autonomy
* This role would be measured on Sales and Gross Profit
Procurement & Operations
* Prepare secured jobs for ordering and labour booking
* Order materials from suppliers and manage lead times
* Coordinate with labour teams to schedule works
* Ensure clear, accurate handover into the operations team
About you
* Experience in estimating, sales estimating, or commercial roles within flooring or construction
* Strong understanding of pricing, margins, and commercial decision‑making
* Proven ability to convert enquiries into secured work
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple live enquiries
* Confident communicator with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
* Comfortable working autonomously with accountability for results
* Flooring or trade‑based experience is strongly encouraged
* Full Drivers Licence is required for this role
About the Company
Lake & Co Flooring is a specialist flooring provider delivering high‑quality domestic and commercial flooring solutions across the South West since 2022. Known for craftsmanship, reliability, and great customer service, they pride themselves on offering a professional yet friendly experience from enquiry through to installation.
Lake & Co is part of the Workplace Interiors Co. Group, a trusted name in workplace design and fit‑out since 1974. From our beginnings as a regional commercial fit‑out contractor, we’ve grown into a multi‑brand organisation with a wide range of specialist capabilities.
Company Perks
* 25 days of annual leave
* Structured and supported professional development programmes
* Christmas and summer socials (with lots of fun in between!)
* Enhanced maternity/paternity packages
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual free eye tests and contributions towards new glasses
Interested or know someone who might be? Please provide your information below or reach out to recruitment@workplaceco.co.uk if you have any questions.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales
Industries
Construction
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