Estimator – Large Format Print & Signage

Key Careers; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Recruitment Ltd. in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the commercial team.

You will prepare accurate quotations for large format print, signage and graphics projects and support the sales team with cost-effective production solutions. The role requires a strong understanding of large format print production, materials, finishing techniques and installation methods, with excellent numerical and cost-accuracy skills.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating large format print, signage, graphics, exhibitions
• Strong numerical and costing skills
• Commercially aware with ability to balance customer expectations and margins

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quotations for large format print, signage and graphics projects
• Liaise with sales, project management, production and purchasing to obtain pricing
• Source materials and subcontractor costs as needed
• Calculate production costs, labour and installation requirements
• Ensure quotations are commercially competitive while protecting profitability
• Support sales with technical and cost-effective production solutions
• Maintain estimating records and pricing databases

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Tools

Pricing databases

Job description

Negotiable

Location:

West Midlands

Location: West Midlands (Hybrid or Remote Working)
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Benefits

The Opportunity

An established and highly respected specialist in large format print, signage, graphics and visual communications is looking to recruit an experienced Estimator to join its commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of large format print production and signage.

You’ll play a key role in preparing accurate quotations, supporting the sales team and helping deliver commercially competitive solutions for a wide range of high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely quotations for large format print, signage and graphics projects


• Liaise with sales, project management, production and purchasing teams to obtain pricing and ensure cost accuracy


• Source materials and subcontractor costs where required


• Calculate production costs, labour and installation requirements


• Ensure quotations are commercially competitive while maintaining profitability


• Support the sales team with technical advice and cost-effective production solutions


• Maintain estimating records and pricing databases

About You

• Previous estimating experience within large format print, signage, graphics, exhibitions


• Strong knowledge of print processes, materials, finishing techniques and installation methods


• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail


• Commercially aware with the ability to balance customer expectations and business margins