Joinery Estimator

My client are recruiting for a Exhibition Estimator who will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of our projects by providing accurate cost estimates and budget proposals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating within the exhibition industry, excellent analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.

Main Duties:

• Estimating projects from either initial design or for re-installation  


• Liaising with the Sales Team on costing handover, ensuring all relevant information has been provided, and there is a clear understanding of any intricacies


• Using internal software to produce internal costing sheets, which will be used by Project Management and Accounts to monitor and manage project spend  


• Managing workload on a daily basis to ensure the Clients deadline and the complexity of the design are considered and expectations are realistic


• Develop an understanding, through regular and consistent meetings & communication, of upcoming costings due to be required and ensure workload / deadlines are considered


• Support and advise on designs; analysing for, amongst other things, cost effectiveness against budget and practicability of manufacture and installation 


• Supporting the Creative Director as necessary and assisting with his workload when absent

Skills and Experience

• Experience of the events and exhibition industry


• Experience of estimating, ideally bespoke projects, using estimating software. I.e Smartsheet’s. 


• Team player with good communication skills


• Personable: ability to work with a small team and inter-department


• Able to format and report information clearly and constructively


• Multitask: coordinate multiple projects and prioritise time accordingly


• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel


• Experience of working within a small business so understands dynamics

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Displays honesty & integrity


• Reliable, with good timekeeping


• Ability to multi-task


• Solid written and verbal communication skills


• High attention to detail


• Organisational skills


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Research skills


• Analytical skills

Important for potential candidates to note:

• This is a permanent, full-time position. 


• Due to the creative nature of our business, we do not offer remote working.

Fantastic office environment and great career prospects for someone who is looking for a long term career move in a thrilling and thriving fast paced industry.