Lucy Walker Recruitment
City, Leeds
Are you a design graduate fascinated by how incredible concepts are built? Or a creative professional looking for a new, pivotal role where your eye for detail shapes outcomes? We are seeking a creative and analytical mind to join our team as an Estimator. This role is the crucial link between breathtaking concept designs and their physical realisation. You won't just estimate costs; you'll be a guardian of design intent, using your understanding of materials, process, and aesthetics to build accurate, viable proposals for one-of-a-kind bespoke pieces and installations. This is a unique opportunity to apply a design-thinking mindset in a commercial, fast-paced environment. It's perfect for someone with a qualification in design, architecture, or a related field, who is intrigued by the business of making. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to enter the industry from a new angle, or an individual returning from a career break and ready to apply your skills innovatively, we want to hear from you. In this role, you will: Interpret complex drawings and concept designs, translating artistic vision into comprehensive cost plans. Collaborate directly with designers and clients (via virtual calls) to clarify intent, suggest value-engineering solutions, and guide projects from sketch to budget. Meticulously calculate all costs-materials, labour, fabrication, logistics-for bespoke project packages. Curate and coordinate material samples for critical client presentations, influencing key design decisions. Prepare robust, clear quotations that protect both creative ambition and project viability. Support the project delivery team, ensuring the design's integrity is maintained through to installation. We are looking for someone who is: Fascinated by materials, construction methods, and the business of making. A proactive problem-solver with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for precision. A clear and confident communicator, able to liaise between creative and technical teams. Positive, flexible, and thrives in a dynamic setting where no two projects are the same. Advantageous (but not essential) for: Familiarity with purchasing, procurement, or supply chain principles. Experience within a workshop, manufacturing, or fabrication environment (e.g., furniture, joinery, set design). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (training will be provided, but a willingness to learn is key). Ready to Apply? If you are excited by the prospect of working on award-winning projects and have the passion and foundational skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV ASAP - our client is recruiting NOW so do not delay getting in touch.
Are you a design graduate fascinated by how incredible concepts are built? Or a creative professional looking for a new, pivotal role where your eye for detail shapes outcomes? We are seeking a creative and analytical mind to join our team as an Estimator. This role is the crucial link between breathtaking concept designs and their physical realisation. You won't just estimate costs; you'll be a guardian of design intent, using your understanding of materials, process, and aesthetics to build accurate, viable proposals for one-of-a-kind bespoke pieces and installations. This is a unique opportunity to apply a design-thinking mindset in a commercial, fast-paced environment. It's perfect for someone with a qualification in design, architecture, or a related field, who is intrigued by the business of making. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to enter the industry from a new angle, or an individual returning from a career break and ready to apply your skills innovatively, we want to hear from you. In this role, you will: Interpret complex drawings and concept designs, translating artistic vision into comprehensive cost plans. Collaborate directly with designers and clients (via virtual calls) to clarify intent, suggest value-engineering solutions, and guide projects from sketch to budget. Meticulously calculate all costs-materials, labour, fabrication, logistics-for bespoke project packages. Curate and coordinate material samples for critical client presentations, influencing key design decisions. Prepare robust, clear quotations that protect both creative ambition and project viability. Support the project delivery team, ensuring the design's integrity is maintained through to installation. We are looking for someone who is: Fascinated by materials, construction methods, and the business of making. A proactive problem-solver with a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for precision. A clear and confident communicator, able to liaise between creative and technical teams. Positive, flexible, and thrives in a dynamic setting where no two projects are the same. Advantageous (but not essential) for: Familiarity with purchasing, procurement, or supply chain principles. Experience within a workshop, manufacturing, or fabrication environment (e.g., furniture, joinery, set design). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (training will be provided, but a willingness to learn is key). Ready to Apply? If you are excited by the prospect of working on award-winning projects and have the passion and foundational skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV ASAP - our client is recruiting NOW so do not delay getting in touch.
