Quantity Surveyor – Carpentry & Joinery; High-End Residential

Quantity Surveyor – Carpentry & Joinery (High‑End Residential)

Location:
Surrey / London Projects

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 (DOE) + Package

Type:
Permanent, Full‑time

OPR’s client is a well‑established and growing specialist contractor delivering high‑end residential carpentry and bespoke joinery packages across London and the South East.

Their projects focus on premium finishes, intricate detailing, and high‑spec developments, working with leading developers and main contractors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong carpentry & joinery background.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial and financial management of carpentry and joinery packages, from tender stage through to final account.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with the highest quality standards expected in high‑end residential construction.

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle of carpentry & joinery packages from pre‑construction to completion
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including materials, labour, and bespoke joinery elements
• Lead procurement of materials and subcontractors, negotiating best value and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and cash flow, ensuring strong cost control and reporting throughout
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and payment applications
• Produce CVRs, cost reports, and forecasts for senior management
• Work closely with site teams to track progress and verify works on site
• Review drawings and specifications, ensuring accurate take‑offs and material allowances
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth commercial delivery
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximising project margin

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within:
  • Carpentry & Joinery (highly desirable)
  • Interior fit‑out / high‑end residential
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Joinery materials (timber, veneers, laminates, MDF, bespoke finishes)
  • Procurement of specialist carpentry materials and packages
• Experience managing high‑end residential or luxury fit‑out projects
• Strong understanding of cost control, contracts, and commercial management
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in Quantity Surveying or Construction
• Strong IT skills (Excel + relevant QS software)

• Direct experience working for a carpentry or joinery contractor
• Background in bespoke joinery or manufacturing‑led environments
• Experience on premium developments where attention to detail is critical

• Opportunity to work on high‑spec, design‑led residential projects
• Clear progression within a growing contractor
• Supportive commercial team and strong pipeline of work
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.