Job Title: Estimator & Project Financial Controller – Bespoke Furniture Projects
Location: South West England (with international project exposure)

ABOUT US:

We are a leading high-end bespoke furniture manufacturer, working internationally with architects, interior designers, main contractors as well as shipyards and yacht designers. Our projects are technically complex, design-driven, and executed to the highest standards of craftsmanship. We work predominantly with timber and veneers, but also use a wide range of other materials. We operate primarily within the high-quality residential and marine sectors.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Significant, recent experience (minimum 5+ years) as an estimator or project financial controller within a high-end bespoke furniture and interiors manufacturer.
• Demonstrable track record of controlling costs and delivering accurate estimates on technically complex, design-led projects.
• In-depth understanding of bespoke furniture production processes and the unique challenges of custom projects.
• Strong commercial judgement and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both creative and technical professionals.
• Proficiency in estimating using Excel, or another piece of software.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking an Estimator & Financial Controller of Projects with proven, directly relevant experience in high-end bespoke furniture / specialist joinery, and complex interior fit-out. This is a senior position requiring in-depth knowledge, preferably acquired in part through hands-on cabinetmaking, or furniture design, experience and an established track record of successfully tendering for and managing the financial aspects of technically demanding, design-led projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce accurate, detailed cost estimates for bespoke furniture and joinery projects.
• In collaboration with the commercial director, to liaise with potential clients to value engineer and provide pre-contract advice.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents to prepare thorough cost breakdowns.
• To provide information to the production manager and project teams in relation to budgets for time and cost.
• When successful in bidding, to carry our start-up meetings to brief the project teams.
• Track variations, control risks, and safeguard project profitability.
• Provide clear and timely financial reporting to senior management and accounts staff.
• Refine estimating and financial control processes to strengthen business performance.