Central London, (3 days, 2 days remote) Are you a detail-driven and commercially aware estimator ready to take the lead? We re looking for an Estimating Lead to oversee the creation of accurate, strategic, and competitive cost estimates for complex retail display projects. This role plays a key part in shaping winning proposals collaborating closely with the commercial and sourcing teams, and managing a team of manufacturing-based estimators across metalwork, joinery, plastics, and print. What You ll Be Doing Lead the Estimating Process Own end-to-end cost estimation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with commercial goals. Team Leadership Manage and mentor a team of estimators across multiple materials and disciplines, ensuring quality and consistency. Commercial Collaboration Partner with sales and commercial teams to shape competitive proposals and provide value engineering insights. Technical Interpretation Translate designs, drawings, and specifications into structured cost breakdowns, identifying risks and cost drivers. Supplier and Production Liaison Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to validate pricing, feasibility, and lead times. Process Improvement Enhance estimating tools, templates, and workflows, incorporating new technologies (including AI) for greater efficiency. Risk and Opportunity Analysis Highlight cost risks, opportunities, and scenarios to support informed commercial decisions. What We re Looking For Proven exper