Estimator - Furniture

Construction; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Competitive salary

Free parking

Job summary

Construction in Leeds is seeking an experienced Estimator to produce detailed bids for hospitality furniture projects. You will interpret drawings, FF&E schedules and client briefs to calculate costs for large-scale production, bespoke joinery, and on-site installation.

The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail and the ability to use Excel to maintain costings and pricing. You will work with project managers, designers and suppliers to ensure competitive, commercially viable

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

• 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

Estimating

Furniture manufacturing

Joinery

Purchasing

Numerical skills

Interpreting drawings

Excel

Commercial awareness

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

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

We arean equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.