Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Salary: Full-Time | Permanent
What We Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Discretionary performance-related bonus
* Private health insurance
* Life insurance
* Company pension scheme
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Modern working environment with industry-leading facilities
* Flexible working arrangements and potential hybrid working options
Join an Award-Winning Bespoke Joinery Specialist
Quest Joinery is a multi-award-winning bespoke joinery fit-out and manufacturing specialist delivering exceptional craftsmanship to commercial and private clients across the South East. From luxury residential projects to prestigious commercial fit-outs, we design, manufacture, and install some of the most intricate and high-quality joinery solutions in the industry.
Operating from our modern headquarters in Hemel Hempstead, equipped with cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, we are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation, and attention to detail.
As our continued growth creates new opportunities, we are looking for an experienced **Quantity Surveyor** to join our commercial team and play a key role in delivering successful projects ranging from £10,000 to £5 million.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with specialist experience in joinery, fit-out, or interiors. You'll work across multiple projects, providing commercial leadership from project inception through to final account while supporting the wider business with expert commercial and contractual advice.
You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will be valued and where genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression exist.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage change control processes, identify, price, and negotiate project variations
* Assist with cost-to-complete forecasting and cost value reconciliations (CVRs)
* Prepare and submit applications for payment and negotiate agreements with clients
* Provide commercial input into production planning and project programmes
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
* Work closely with the Procurement Manager on the procurement of materials and subcontract packages
* Provide contractual and commercial guidance across the business
* Support the Estimating team with commercial input and estimate preparation when required
* Attend site visits and meetings as necessary across various project locations
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial acumen with detailed industry knowledge and a proactive approach to project delivery.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Minimum 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience**
* Proven background within **joinery, fit-out, interiors, or specialist carpentry projects**
* Strong commercial, financial, and contractual knowledge
* Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
* Ability to build effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and colleagues
* Professional, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach
* Strong IT skills and openness to new technologies and innovation
Qualifications
* A Levels and/or higher education qualification
Location
The role is primarily based at our Head Office in **Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire**, with occasional travel to project sites as required. Opportunities for hybrid working can be discussed during the recruitment process.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time employment. Flexible or part-time working arrangements may also be considered for the right individual.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to join a highly respected and growing specialist joinery business, we'd love to hear from you.
No agencies please
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed