Quantity Surveyor

Position: Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Quantity Surveyor – Carpentry & Joinery | Weybridge, Surrey

Location:

Weybridge (Office-based)

Start: ASAP

Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Sector:
Carpentry & Joinery / Residential New Build

Salary: DOE up to £90k

About the Company

OPR’s client is a specialist carpentry and joinery subcontractor delivering high‑quality packages across new‑build residential schemes in London and the South of England. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with trade‑package experience to join their commercial team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced subcontractor environment and enjoy taking ownership of commercial outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and respected business.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the senior commercial team across the full commercial lifecycle of carpentry and joinery packages, including:

Key Responsibilities

* Preparing cost estimates, budgets, quotations and BOQs for carpentry & joinery packages

* Managing day‑to‑day commercial and subcontract administration

* Procurement of materials, labour and specialist suppliers

* Identifying, pricing and submitting variations

* Preparing and submitting valuations, applications and final accounts

* Reviewing drawings/specifications and assisting in design development

* Assessing subcontractor bids, applications and payment notices

* Producing accurate CVRs, forecasts and cost reports

* Working closely with operations and site teams to ensure strong cost control

* Supporting tendering and pricing for new projects

* Acting as a key commercial point of contact for clients and suppliers

What We're Looking For Essential

* Proven Quantity Surveying experience within carpentry/joinery, interiors, or residential trade packages

* Strong commercial and numerical skills

* Experience working for a subcontractor or specialist trade contractor

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple live projects

* Strong negotiation and communication skills

* Ability to read drawings and carry out accurate take‑offs

Desirable

* Experience in new‑build residential developments

* UK-based QS experience

* Strong IT skills (Excel, estimating/measurement tools)

* Ambition to progress into a fully self-sufficient QS role

Why Join OPR’s Client?

* Fast-growing business with long-term project pipeline

* Opportunity for development and commercial progression

* Hands-on, varied role with autonomy

* Strong residential sector client base

* On-site parking | Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm