Leeds Hotel Furniture Estimator — Precise Costing & Bids

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension plan

Competitive salary

Free parking

Job summary

Curtis Furniture Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of hotel bedroom furniture, is seeking an organised Estimator to join our busy team in Leeds. You will produce accurate, competitive bids for hospitality fit-outs and interpret design concepts, FF&E schedules, and guestroom briefs to calculate costs for large-scale production and on-site installations.

The role relies on strong numerical skills, the ability to read technical drawings, and proficiency with Excel to maintain costings and pricing

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.
• Liaising with project teams to transition bids to production using Excel costings.

Skills

Estimating

Furniture manufacturing

Joinery

Interiors experience

Numerical skills

Excel

Costing

Commercial awareness

Communication

Negotiation

Organisation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Curtis Furniture Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of hotel bedroom furniture, is seeking an organised Estimator to join our busy team in Leeds. You will produce accurate, competitive bids for hospitality fit-outs and interpret design concepts, FF&E schedules, and guestroom briefs to calculate costs for large-scale production and on-site installations.

The role relies on strong numerical skills, the ability to read technical drawings, and proficiency with Excel to maintain costings and pricing