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Lead Estimator - Retail Display
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: W1W, Cavendish Square, Greater London
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
Estimating Lead – Retail Display / Manufacturing
Central London, (3 days, 2 days remote) | Full-time | Salary £60,000 + Benefits
Are you a detail-driven and commercially aware estimator ready to take the lead? We’re looking for an Estimating Lead to oversee the creation of accurate, strategic, and competitive cost estimates for complex retail display projects.
This role plays a key part in shaping winning proposals — collaborating closely with the commercial and sourcing teams, and managing a team of manufacturing-based estimators across metalwork, joinery, plastics, and print.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Lead the Estimating Process – Own end-to-end cost estimation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with commercial goals.
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Team Leadership – Manage and mentor a team of estimators across multiple materials and disciplines, ensuring quality and consistency.
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Commercial Collaboration – Partner with sales and commercial teams to shape competitive proposals and provide value engineering insights.
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Technical Interpretation – Translate designs, drawings, and specifications into structured cost breakdowns, identifying risks and cost drivers.
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Supplier & Production Liaison – Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to validate pricing, feasibility, and lead times.
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Process Improvement – Enhance estimating tools, templates, and workflows, incorporating new technologies (including AI) for greater efficiency.
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Risk & Opportunity Analysis – Highlight cost risks, opportunities, and scenarios to support informed commercial decisions.
What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience in estimating within retail display, shopfitting, or fixture manufacturing.
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Strong understanding of metalwork, joinery, plastics, and print production methods.
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Leadership experience managing or coordinating a team of estimators.
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Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and estimating software.
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Strong commercial acumen and exposure to client-facing environments.
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Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
Why Join
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that thrives on innovation, accuracy, and collaboration. This role gives you the opportunity to influence pricing strategies, improve processes, and lead a high-performing team within a global retail environment.
Salary: £60,000
Benefits: Competitive package including pension, healthcare, and generous holiday allowance
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