Estimating Lead
4 days ago
Our client i
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an award-winning global design agency of bespoke retail displays. They partner with some of the best-known brands and retailers worldwide to transform customer experience through insight, technology, and creativity.
The Opportunity
They have identified the need to create a new role for a Senior Estimator; detail-oriented and commercially aware to drive the creation of accurate, strategic cost estimates for retail display projects. This role will work closely with the commercial team & sourcing team to develop winning proposals and will lead a team of manufacturing-based estimators to deliver complex, multi-material costings across metalwork, joinery, plastics, and print.
Location:
London or Fleet- UK or Mijdrecht- Netherlands
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Estimating Process:
Own the end-to-end estimating process for retail display projects, from brief to submission.
Ensure estimates are accurate, timely, and aligned with commercial strategy.
- Team Leadership & Oversight:
Manage & mentor a team of manufacturing-based estimators across disciplines (metalwork, joinery, plastics, print).
Review and validate team outputs to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Commercial Collaboration:
Work closely with the commercial and sales teams to shape competitive proposals.
Provide cost insights and value engineering options to support bid strategy.
- Technical Interpretation:
Translate design concepts, technical drawings & specifications into detailed cost breakdowns.
Identify and flag technical risks or cost drivers early in the process.
- Supplier & Internal Liaison:
Engage with suppliers & internal production teams to validate pricing, lead times & feasibility.
Maintain up-to-date cost databases and supplier benchmarks.
- Process Improvement:
Continuously improve estimating tools, templates, and workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
Implement best practices in cost modeling and estimation methodology.
Implement new technologies such as AI in estimating process
- Risk & Opportunity Analysis:
Highlight cost risks and opportunities in each estimate.
- Support commercial decision-making with scenario-based costing and margin analysis.
- Project Handover Support:
Ensure smooth transition of estimates to project execution teams with clear documentation & rationale.
Key Skills and Experience
· Proven background in estimating within retail display, shopfitting, or fixture manufacturing.
· Familiarity with materials and processes including metalwork, joinery, plastics, and print.
· Experience leading or coordinating a team of estimators
· Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and estimating software.
· Exposure to client-facing commercial environments and tender submission teams
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