Are you a commercially sharp print professional with robust industry relationships and the ability to turn opportunity into revenue?

Inspired Printing is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator/ Project Manager with deep expertise in large-format, digital print and signage - and a proven network of clients who trust your knowledge and delivery.

This is a role for someone who understands not only how to quote and manage projects, but how to secure, grow and retain serious accounts .

The Chance

Reporting directly to the Director, you will sit at the centre of commercial and operational performance.

You will:

- Work with our amazing, experienced Estimating Team
- Oversee complex, high-value print and signage projects
- Control pricing strategy and margin performance
- Align quoting with production capability and delivery deadlines
- Liaise with installers, suppliers and contractors
- Strengthen existing client relationships
- Leverage your qualified network to generate new business opportunities
- Identify growth areas within retail, corporate and agency sectors

Using your experience and relationships will directly influence revenue growth.

Who This Role Is Designed For

You likely come from a high-output digital printing, large-format printing or signage production environment and are ready for greater influence and autonomy.

You bring:

- Minimum 5+ years' experience in large format & digital print estimation
- Specialising in and a deep understanding of Retail printing
- A strong network of agencies, retail groups, builders, developers or corporate procurement contacts
- Proven ability to win and manage high-value print projects
- Deep understanding of substrates, finishing, installation logistics and production workflow




- Commercial awareness around cost control and margin optimisation
- Experience with MIS systems (Print IQ highly regarded)
- Strong negotiation and client relationship skills
- Confidence in leading teams and making strategic decisions

You understand both production capability and commercial opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide Quick turnaround and high volume of Quotes
- Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates
- Deliver 1-4 hour turnaround on standard quotes
- Complete complex signage projects within 24 hours
- Oversee estimating workflow and review team output
- Follow up on artwork, approvals and outstanding quotes
- Liaise with suppliers and installers to secure the best pricing
- Align production deadlines with customer expectations
- Monitor stock levels and communicate with production
- Proactively follow up on quotes and convert opportunities
- Provide regular commercial performance reporting to the Director

This role combines estimation leadership, client relationship management and business growth strategy.

Why Join Inspired Printing?

- Direct access to decision-makers
- Greater autonomy and authority
- Real influence over pricing strategy and margin
- A performance-driven culture
- Opportunity to shape systems and growth direction
- Long-term progression potential

If you are ready to move beyond process-based quoting and into a role where your network, judgement and leadership genuinely matter - this is your opportunity.

What’s On Offer

- Competitive senior-level salary (negotiable based on experience)
- Leadership responsibility
- A rapid-growing, agile print business
- Opportunity to expand and develop key accounts

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone who is:

If you bring both technical print expertise and genuine client influence, we want to hear from you.

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