Quest Joinery
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working Available) Contract: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Salary: Full-Time | Permanent
What We Offer?
We provide:
- 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
About Quest Joinery
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.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team, playing a key role in delivering projects ranging from £10,000 to £5 million.
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Goal: Commercially minded Quantity Surveyor with specialist experience in joinery, fit-out, or interiors.
You will:
- Provide commercial leadership from project inception through to the final account
- Support the wider business with expert commercial and contractual advice
- Join a collaborative and supportive team with opportunities for professional development and career progression
Key Responsibilities
collaboration, planning, and execution of projects:
- Manage change control processes, identifying, pricing, and negotiating 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 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 – Essential Requirements
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who:
- Combines strong commercial acumen with detailed industry knowledge and a proactive approach
Key Requirements:
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Experience:
- Minimum 5 years' Quantity Surveying experience
- Proven background within joinery fit-out, interiors, or specialist carpentry projects
- Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account
- Proficient in via quantity surveying vocabulary (CVRs, cost-to-complete forecasting, etc.)
Skills & Qualities:
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
- 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 innovations
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.
We welcome applications for full-time employment and are willing to consider flexible or part-time working arrangements for the right candidate.
Opportunities for hybrid working can be discussed during the recruitment process.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a highly respected and growing specialist joinery business, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications from agencies are not accepted.
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