Global Headhunter at The Recruitment Orchard Specialising in Print Management, POS; Perm & Temp & Direct Mail
Overview
Our client is 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
* 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.
* Manage & mentor a team of manufacturing-based estimators across disciplines (metalwork, joinery, plastics, print).
* Review and validate team outputs to ensure consistency and accuracy.
* 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.
* 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, Monday.com and estimating software.
* Exposure to client-facing commercial environments and tender submission teams.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Management
Industries
* Manufacturing, Design Services, and Retail
Note: The original description included additional job postings and site notices which have been omitted to focus on the core role, responsibilities, and requirements.
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