Job Description

About Sauce Studio

Sauce Studio is the creative heart of the Sauce Group -- a UK-wide signage, branding, and design agency that delivers standout visual experiences for some of the nation's leading brands and venues. From design through to manufacture and installation, we take pride in producing creative, high-quality signage that brings brands to life.

We're expanding our estimating team and looking for a confident, detail-driven

Trainee Estimator

to join our fast-paced, creative studio. You don't need prior experience -- just a great attitude, willingness to learn, and strong communication skills.

The Role

As a Trainee Estimator, you'll work closely with our design, production, and project management teams to help prepare accurate quotations for signage and branding projects. You'll learn how to read plans, specify materials, and liaise with suppliers and clients to ensure every job is quoted correctly and delivered on time.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, is naturally curious about how things are made, and can communicate confidently with customers and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in preparing accurate quotations and estimates for signage, print, and branding projects. Liaise with clients via phone, email, and in person to clarify project details. Work with the design and production teams to ensure specifications are achievable and cost-effective. Obtain supplier pricing and manage cost comparisons. Help maintain our estimating database and project tracking system. Support the wider team with general administration, job setup, and customer communication. Learn about materials, fabrication techniques, and installation methods used across signage and display production.

About You

Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills. Friendly, outgoing personality -- comfortable speaking with clients and suppliers. Highly organised with a strong attention to detail. Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Willing to learn new software and systems. Interested in design, manufacturing, or creative industries. Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

Full training and ongoing mentoring from experienced estimators and project managers. Clear progression path within Sauce Studio and the wider Sauce Group. Creative, friendly team environment with national-scale clients. 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays). Pension scheme and staff perks. On-site parking and modern office space in Caerphilly.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,396.80 per year

Work Location: In person