Hotel Furniture Estimator — Large-Scale Projects

Curtis Hotel Bedroom Furniture; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days’ annual leave plus bank public

Company pension scheme

Competitive salary

Long established a reputable company

Free parking

Job summary

Curtis Furniture Ltd, a specialist hotel bedroom furniture manufacturer in Leeds, is seeking an organised Estimator to produce accurate, competitive bids for hospitality fit-outs. You will interpret design concepts and FF&E schedules to calculate costs for large-scale production, bespoke joinery and on-site installations, ensuring commercial viability and adherence to standards.

The role involves working with sales, project managers and suppliers, using Excel for costings, and transitioning bids

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, furniture manufacturing, joinery, purchasing or interiors.
• Strong numerical skills and 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

Interiors

Tools

Excel

Job description

Curtis Furniture Ltd, a specialist hotel bedroom furniture manufacturer in Leeds, is seeking an organised Estimator to produce accurate, competitive bids for hospitality fit-outs. You will interpret design concepts and FF&E schedules to calculate costs for large-scale production, bespoke joinery and on-site installations, ensuring commercial viability and adherence to standards.

The role involves working with sales, project managers and suppliers, using Excel for costings, and transitioning bids