Job description

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.