A leading AV solutions provider is seeking an experienced Technical Estimator with strong Audio Visual technical expertise and sound commercial acumen.
This role plays a key part in supporting the sales team by producing accurate and detailed quotations for high-value, bespoke, and complex AV projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce detailed, accurate, and timely quotations for bespoke and contractual AV projects, factoring in equipment, crew, logistics, and commercial targets.
* Collaborate with the sales team during early-stage project scoping, offering technical guidance to ensure alignment with client requirements.
* Attend technical briefings and client meetings when required, to clarify scope, propose alternatives, and support the sales process.
* Provide flexible or tiered pricing structures to suit various budgets and enhance upselling opportunities.
* Assist in the preparation of tender responses, including technical justifications, kit selections, and proposed alternatives.
* Support the operational handover of confirmed projects, delivering comprehensive documentation such as system designs, timelines, and defined scopes.
* Participate in post-project reviews to assess variances between estimated and actual costs, providing insights to enhance future accuracy.
* Take ownership of the InspHire quoting system, maintaining data integrity, refining templates, and promoting best practices across the team.
* Deliver regular training and knowledge-sharing sessions to the sales team on emerging technologies, kit capabilities, and quoting methodologies.
* Stay informed on AV industry trends, product developments, and supplier updates to maintain high standards in pricing and proposals.
Key Requirements:
* Strong technical knowledge of AV systems, with hands-on experience in estimating complex solutions.
* Commercially minded with the ability to assess project scope in terms of profitability and feasibility.
* Collaborative approach with experience working across both commercial and operational teams.
* Detail-oriented, process-driven, and focused on continuous improvement.
* Proactive in identifying opportunities to enhance systems and workflows.
* Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
If you're enjoy engaging with a client and have solid technical understanding — this could be your next move
