Senior Project Estimator

Senior Estimator / Project Manager - Curtains & Soft Furnishings

JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time, Office Based

SALARY: Competitive, dependent on experience

LOCATION: WF13 Dewsbury

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Estimator / Project Manager - Curtains & Soft Furnishings - Dewsbury

Also known in the industry as: Curtain Estimator, Soft Furnishings Estimator, Drapery Project Manager, Contract Furnishings Project Manager, Interiors Estimator.

We are a family-run business with over a century of combined expertise, manufacturing and installing bespoke curtains, drapery and soft furnishings to luxury and contemporary hotels, as well as high-end multi-residential properties globally.

We are seeking a highly capable Estimator / Project Manager to lead the delivery of bespoke curtain and soft furnishing projects for our B2B clients. This is an office-based role at our Dewsbury office, and a genuinely dual-function one: you will spend as much time preparing accurate, technical cost estimates as you will managing projects from initial enquiry through to installation and final handover, so we're looking for someone equally comfortable with both sides.

Experience in curtains, drapery, soft furnishings, or the wider interiors sector is a strong advantage, but we welcome candidates from related estimating or project management backgrounds who can demonstrate the right skills and are keen to learn the sector. This role suits someone with strong organisational skills, technical estimating expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. We are also introducing new systems to streamline the estimating process, so a comfort with learning and adopting new tools is beneficial.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for curtain and soft furnishing packages, including fabrics, linings, tracks, poles, fixings, labour, and installation
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and design briefs to produce comprehensive quotations
• Carry out quantity take-offs using window schedules, plans, and site data
• Work with suppliers to obtain current pricing and maintain accurate pricing structures
• Oversee curtain and soft furnishings projects from initial enquiry through to installation and final handover, ensuring deadlines are met
• Coordinate with workrooms, suppliers, and installation teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery
• Develop and manage project schedules in line with client requirements and company standards
• Act as the main client contact, ensuring clear communication and high levels of customer satisfaction
• Liaise with site surveyors to ensure accurate measurements and site data feed into estimates and project plans
• Coordinate remotely with installation teams to ensure quality and efficiency, primarily via calls and video meetings
• Resolve site challenges raised by on-site teams and arrange final inspections and snagging
• Monitor project budgets, margins, and performance

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in estimating and/or project management; experience within curtains, drapery, soft furnishings, or interiors is a strong advantage
• Experience working on commercial or hospitality projects ("e.g., hotels, residential developments") is beneficial
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail, particularly in costings, measurements, and data accuracy
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Commercial awareness with a focus on profitability and operational efficiency
• Confident and adaptable with new technologies and digital tools
• Strong knowledge and experience with Excel would be an advantage

You may currently be working as a Curtain Estimator, Soft Furnishings Estimator, Drapery Project Manager, Interiors Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor or Contract Furnishings Project Manager, or come from a related estimating/project management background and be keen to move into curtains and soft furnishings.

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