Exhibition Estimator- Design

20 hours ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Disrupt Talent Full time

Job Specification - Exhibition Estimator

Location:
Luton Area

Package:
£38,000-£40,000 (flexible based on experience)

Status:
Full-time / Permanent

Holiday:
28 days including bank holidays

Benefits:
Flexible working hours (start between 08:00-10:00), company medical insurance (upon completion of probation)

Working Model:
Primarily office-based, with potential hybrid flexibility for exceptional candidates

About The Role

Disrupt Talent is recruiting for a dynamic exhibition design and build company seeking an
Estimator
to play a pivotal role in project planning and execution. This is a complex and commercially critical role that requires more than analytical ability — the successful candidate will combine technical precision with commercial acumen and client-friendly communication.

With prior hiring challenges highlighting the unique blend of skills required, this opportunity demands lateral thinking and a background that goes beyond numbers, ideally from production, project management, architecture, or drafting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate estimates for exhibition builds and re-installations.
  • Collaborate with sales during costing handovers, ensuring clarity on project details.
  • Use internal software to create detailed costing sheets for project management and accounts teams.
  • Manage workload efficiently to align with client deadlines and project complexity.
  • Monitor the pipeline of upcoming projects, attending bi-weekly estimating meetings with sales and operations.
  • Analyse designs for cost-effectiveness, practicality, and alignment with budgets.
  • Support the team with advice on estimating and production-related challenges.
  • Present costings and proposals in a professional, client-friendly manner.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience in estimating bespoke projects (events/exhibitions preferred).
  • Strong numerical and analytical ability with excellent attention to detail.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to present costings persuasively to clients and support sales.
  • Proficiency in estimating software (Smartsheet's or similar) and Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
  • Background in architecture, drafting, project management, or production highly desirable.
  • Experience working in small businesses or dynamic teams is an advantage.

Key Attributes

  • Accurate, detail-oriented, and commercially aware.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to liaise confidently across departments and with clients.
  • Reliable, organised, and able to prioritise multiple projects.
  • Problem solver with lateral thinking ability.
  • Personable team player, adaptable and flexible.


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