Estimator - Furniture

Equals One Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Company pension scheme

Competitive salary

Long established company

Free parking

Job summary

Curtis Furniture Ltd is a specialist hotel furniture manufacturer based in Leeds. We are seeking an organised Estimator to deliver accurate bids for hospitality projects, interpreting design concepts and FF&E schedules to cost large-scale production runs and on-site installations.

You will work closely with sales, project managers and suppliers, using Excel to maintain costings, and ensuring bids are competitive and commercially viable. This role offers permanent, full-time employment in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, furniture manufacturing, joinery, purchasing or interiors.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Confident using Excel and working with detailed costings.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, dependable and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, quotations, and tenders.
• Review client drawings, specs, and documents.
• Calculate material, manufacturing, supply, and installation costs.
• Liaise with sales, PMs and suppliers for pricing.
• Negotiate supplier costs and lead times.
• Assist with bespoke furniture costing and schedules.
• Identify cost-saving alternatives in materials/methods.
• Use Excel to maintain costings and quotes.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure complete estimates.
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and factory teams to transition bids to production.

Skills

Estimating

Furniture manufacturing

Joinery

Purchasing

Interiors

Tools

Excel

Job description

Estimator

Salary: £38,000 to £44,000 per annum, depending on experience

Employment: Permanent, Full time

Location: Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

About Us

We are a specialist manufacturer of high-quality hotel bedroom furniture, delivering bespoke and large-scale projects for leading hospitality clients. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship, reliability and service, we work closely with designers, contractors and hotel groups to bring projects from concept through to installation.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an organised, proactive and commercially minded Estimator to join our busy team.

Job Purpose

As a Hotel Furniture Estimator, you will be responsible for producing highly accurate, competitive commercial bids for hospitality fit-outs. You will interpret detailed design concepts, guestroom mock‑up briefs, and comprehensive FF&E schedules to calculate precise costs for large‑scale production runs, bespoke joinery, and on‑site installations, ensuring projects remain commercially viable and visually flawless.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed estimates, quotations and tender submissions.
• Reviewing client drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Calculating material, manufacturing, supply and installation costs.
• Liaising with sales, project managers and suppliers to clarify requirements and obtain accurate pricing.
• Negotiating supplier costs and confirming product availability and lead times.
• Assisting with bespoke furniture costing, furniture schedules and project handovers.
• Identifying cost‑saving alternatives in construction methods or materials to meet client budgets without compromising hotel brand standards, durability, or design intent.
• Using Excel to maintain accurate costings, pricing schedules and quotations.
• Identifying discrepancies and ensuring all project requirements are included in estimates.

• Working closely with project managers, technical designers, and factory teams to transition winning bids seamlessly from the estimation stage to production.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in estimating, furniture manufacturing, joinery, purchasing or interiors.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Confident using Excel and working with detailed costings.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, dependable and able to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience within furniture manufacturing, joinery, interiors or hospitality would be beneficial, although candidates with transferable estimating experience will also be considered.

Our Perks & Benefits

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• Long established a reputable company
• Free parking

Curtis Furniture Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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