Salary: £25K-£30K

Location: Bradford 

My client are a leading provider of Large Format and Signage solutions and are looking for an experienced Estimator to join their expanding team.

• Analyse documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labour estimates.
• Engineer the best production plan for each project.
• Evaluate all methods available for producing a job and provide quotes based on the most economical method.
• Plan jobs using a variety of substrates and printing methods.
• Revise estimates as needed due to specification changes.
• Perform job cost analysis.
• Develop Knowledge of materials available and recommend cost saving opportunities.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Consult with sales, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Must evaluate individual responsibilities and use initiative and resourcefulness to develop new methods, criteria or propose new policies.
• Maintain estimating standard procedures.
• Assure quality standards are met before delivering a quote.
• Utilize estimating software to provide quotes to Customer Service Representatives (use of Tharstern Estimating software is advantageous).
• Consult with the appropriate department managers to determine production capabilities and optimal production process.
• Advise and provide direction and support to employees trying to determine specifications on a project.
• Work to minimize Creative’s exposure and risk on projects.

• Minimum 5-7 years in the printing/packaging industry.
• Strong maths, computer, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines for projects of various size and scope.
• Positive “can do” customer focus and attitude.

If you work within the Large Format, Print or Signage sectors within an Estimating role, please get in touch with your up to date CV by applying within!

KEY WORDS:

Estimating, Estimator, Large Format, Signage, Graphics, POS, Point of sale, Estimate, Account Manager, Account Management, Account Executive, Acc Manager, Signs, Signage, Office Furniture