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Quantity Surveyor – Carpentry & Joinery (High-End Residential) Location: Surrey / London Projects Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 (DOE) + Package Type: Permanent, Full-time   About the Company 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.   The Role 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.   Key Responsibilities 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   Experience & Requirements 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)   Desirable 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   What’s on Offer 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   Thank you for taking the time to apply to OPR Resourcing Specialists. If your application is successful you will be contacted within 7 days. We apologise but due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide feedback on individual CV's.   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. Please note that by applying for the above job it will be understood that you accept our Terms of Business and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website on the page "Find A Job".

Role responsibilities The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project. The Project Manager’s primary goal is to deliver projects on time, on budget and within the client expectations. The Project Manager will work in a small team, supported by the Design Coordinator, Technical Designers and is responsible for the Scope, Schedule, Project Finance, Risk, Quality and Resources. Duties and Responsibilities: Have overall responsibility for the project including technical designs, schedule, budget, risk, quality, Health and Safety and installation until the end of the defects/warranty period Explain implications of changes to project scope to the client, contractor and project team and manage and agree any variations that arise from changes Work with the project team to ensure changes are understood and approved Ensure all contractual documentation is completed and submitted in a timely manner and always before deadlines Responsible for formal sign off on all project deliverables including supplier quality checks/sign off and site visits as and where required including international travel Work with external contractors such as installation teams in addition to internal resources to ensure a successful delivery of a project Negotiating with contractors and suppliers for materials and services ensuring customer problems including snagging’s are solved quickly Building relationships with suppliers, construction specialists and clients Have overall Health and Safety responsibility for their project, managing and completing Health and Safety documentation such as Risk assessments, method statements and any other required documentation that may differ between sites and contractors Have direct input for the project cost reporting and cost forecasting with the commercial team at project level Performing other tasks as needed such as, but not limited to, estimating and admin   Desired Skills and Expertise: Experience in the joinery/construction industry Experience in leading and managing complex projects Excellent organizational skills with ability to execute projects on time and on budget Problem solving skills Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision Ability to work in a small team setting Excellent timekeeping Good computer skills, proficient with MS Office, MS Project Ability to communicate effectively Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards etc. and their impact on project activities is vital Attention to Detail Benefits: 25 days per year holiday allowance, hybrid working, flexible start/finish times, performance-related bonuses, private healthcare, life insurance, critical illness cover, pension contribution, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity & paternity leave, child nursery discounts, recruitment referral bonus, counselling via our Employee Assistance Programme, health cash plans (dental, optical, physiotherapy, shopping discounts). We also hold regular socials including Friday drinks & fortnightly breakfast and our Summer and Christmas parties.