At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and contracts for carpentry and joinery projects, ensuring successful delivery.
- Company: Established contractor known for high-quality craftsmanship and client service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Office-based role with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on exciting construction projects.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as a Quantity Surveyor with expertise in carpentry and joinery.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established specialist contractor operating across commercial, residential and fit-out projects. The business is known for delivering high-quality carpentry and joinery packages with precision, craftsmanship, and an exceptional reputation for client service. As they continue to grow their project portfolio, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in their office in South East.
Your new role
In this office-based role, you will take full commercial responsibility for carpentry and joinery packages across multiple projects. Your work will include managing cost plans, pricing, procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts, while ensuring strong contractual compliance. You will liaise closely with project managers, subcontractors, and workshop teams to maintain accurate commercial control and support successful project delivery.
What you’ll need to succeed
- 5+ years experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, ideally specialising in carpentry, joinery, or fit out.
- Strong understanding of timber materials, joinery production, installation methods, labour rates and package specific cost structures.
- Solid working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts.
- Confident in procurement, negotiation, subcontract management, and commercial reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, strong numerical ability, and meticulous attention to detail.
Senior Quantity Surveyor employer: Hays Accounts and Finance
Join a well-established specialist contractor renowned for its high-quality carpentry and joinery packages, where you will thrive in a supportive office environment in South East. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that values precision and craftsmanship, offering excellent employee growth opportunities through continuous professional development and a commitment to client service excellence. With a strong focus on teamwork and innovation, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to exciting projects while enjoying the benefits of a stable and rewarding career.
