Furniture Estimator in 

40,000

45,000

ABOUT THE COMPANY

This is a fantastic award-winning design and build specalist producing outstanding projects from pubs, bars, hotels, offices and universitites. As part of a wider construction group, this company has established itself as great commercial fit-out contractor across the UK. This opportunity is with the businesses furniture department which helps to bring internal spaces to live.

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estimator to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company.

This company specialises in sourcing and supplying the hospitality industry with all FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) needs. Collaborating with designers and direct clients, we bring hospitality interiors to life. Driven by our passion for design and style, we curate unique and intriguing pieces from around the world. Our 30,000 sq ft warehouse is home to a diverse collection, including vintage and upcycled furniture, lighting, interior accessories, and much more.

We are seeking a candidate who is detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and comfortable working independently or within a team. This role involves supporting clients, as well as both internal and external designers, with product specifications and costings to meet their needs. You will also assist the Commercial Director in business development, participating in sales pitches for new and existing clients on FF&E contracts, and work alongside the Sales Director to help deliver the company’s business strategy.

Key responsibilities include preparing FF&E schedules, managing stock procurement, specifying fabrics and finishes, tracking client communications, managing the sales pipeline, and providing monthly forecast reports using our CRM system. Day to day you will:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for estimating inquiries, assessing project scope and size.
  • Lead and develop inspirational design concepts and schemes, using mood boards and imagery to effectively communicate ideas to clients.
  • Demonstrate strong commercial awareness, including setting up Excel schedules, preparing quotations, and managing FF&E budgets for individual interior packages.
  • Oversee quality control for all aspects of the design process, procurement, and supply chain.
  • Ensure projects are properly planned and estimates are delivered on time.
  • Stay informed on emerging trends in the hospitality sector.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of furniture and lighting suppliers, including their products across a range of budgets.
  • Exhibit effective negotiation skills while building strong relationships with both suppliers and clients.
  • Possess experience managing projects from conception through to completion.
  • Provide margin analysis at the point of tender return/adjudication in collaboration with the Commercial Director.
  • Ensure that all project costs and variations are tracked and communicated internally and externally.
  • Assist in managing projects efficiently, ensuring they remain on schedule and within budget by working closely with the project team to deliver on time.
  • Effectively manage project time and workflow to ensure smooth progression.
  • Deliver comprehensive subcontractor and material supplier cost analysis, ensuring compliance and best value.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong problem-solving, organisation and planning skills
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail – verbal & written.
  • Full UK Driving Licence- requirement to travel between sites and trade shows
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft office suite, specifically Word & Excel.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings
  • Ideally educated to degree level with a minimum of 2 years experience.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

  • 8am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
  • Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
  • Free Fruit
  • Social Events
  • feast Friday Lunch
  • Company days out
  • Westfirld Health Membership
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holiday + Paid Christmas Closure
  • Further training and development

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About this Recruiter

Jake Rodger
Consultant

A bit about me

I’ve been working in recruitment for nearly three years, primarily focused on internal operations. At Cityscape Recruitment, I am part of the Commercial Fit-Out and Refurbishment team and am responsible for recruiting top talent for various white-collar positions within this sector. When I’m not working, I enjoy staying active and participating in sports such as Football, Golf, and Kickboxing. Additionally, I’m an avid musician and play the guitar as well as write songs as a member of a band.
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Are you looking for new construction job? If you are a skilled construction professional, we will have an opportunity for you. We are an experienced construction recruitment agency and have an impressive track record of sourcing the best opportunities for the professionals we work for.

Providing you with an in-depth insight of industry knowledge, we can help you make the most informed decisions about your next move, now and for the entirety of your career.

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About Cityscape Recruitment

Cityscape Recruitment is not like any other construction recruitment agency. Our business does not have a sales-driven environment, instead, we reward quality over quantity.

We use our specialist industry knowledge to help introduce and guide construction professionals into companies that best suit their desired career aspirations and personal goals. From Quantity Surveyors to Site Managers to Civil Engineers, we work to the same objective of helping to enhance their careers.

And our relationships don’t end on day one of a new role – we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and construction professionals. And we are fortunate enough to work with many leading construction companies and professionals in London and throughout the rest of the UK.

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Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.

What our clients say

We have worked with Alex Wallace and the Cityscape Recruitment team for a number of years now and find their service excellent.

They supply well matched and vetted candidates and very quickly understood all our requirements. They have always demonstrated good market knowledge and an ability to deliver to our requirements.

Commercial Director,
Main Contractor

I have used Cityscape Recruitment multiple times over the last 5 years. Very pleasant to deal with and all candidates put forward for interview are well suited to the position and well vetted by the team, so there is no time wasted with unsuitable applicants. I would highly recommend Cityscape. I intend to use them again in the future should any vacancies become available.

Operations Director,
Platt and Reilly Ltd

The Cityscape Recruitment team has always been great to deal with. Always ready to listen to our needs and requirements, a quality some recruiters do not appreciate or have, then advising where they can assist in our staff procurement. We look forward to working with Laura and Cityscape in the coming years.

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Construction Recruitment FAQs

Here are answers to some questions that you may have.

At Cityscape Recruitment we have teams of consultants who find opportunities for construction professionals in the following sectors:

  • Main Contractor – Build
  • Fit Out and Refurbishment
  • Residential Development
  • Specialist Contract
  • Civil Engineering
  • Consultancy

Read more about our company here.

Our Residential Development team recruits for the very broad range of roles available in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. From Quantity Surveyor to Technical Coordinator to Project Manager.

They can also recruit for the complete range of seniorities within these specialist areas. From Graduate roles, up to Heads of Departments and Managing Directors

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Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape. 

Some of our key clients are Statom Group, 8Build, AJ Morrisroe and Sons, VolkerFitzpatrick, Troy Group and Bellway Homes. 

Whatever your career aspirations may be, we will have the opportunities and the industry knowledge to share with you.

Our office is in Rickmansworth, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country. 

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When you first contact us, be that through direct contact, responding to an advert or applying through our website, we will connect you with a consultant who works in your specialist area. 

Initially, they will arrange a meeting to talk through your CV and career history. They will encourage you to go into detail about your background and experiences, capabilities and responsibilities, personal circumstances and any other factors they feel are relevant to help them build up a well-rounded profile of you. 

We take extraordinary care in matching professionals to an opportunity – one that will help enhance their careers and a clients’ team. We therefore also use this meeting to empower you in your career. Using our extensive knowledge of the construction industry, we would provide in-depth overviews of businesses, projects and available roles, and guidance on where your strengths will add the most value and career potential. 

After this meeting, the consultant will speak to a number of their clients about you and your CV. Who they speak to can be either jointly agreed upon or you can trust the judgement and expertise of the consultant to contact clients they feel are the best fit for your experience and goals.

If any clients are interested in meeting with you, the consultant will manage the interview process, coaching you before any interviews if required. (Further guidance can be found here.)

If you are successful in receiving an offer(s), our consultant will communicate this with you and help to negotiate the offer(s) and any other terms of employment. 

Finally, we will support you in resigning from your current role, navigating potential counter offers and starting your new role.

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