The Role – Quantity Surveyor (Joinery/Interior Fit Out)

My client works within the high-end joinery and interior fit-out market, with a particular focus on bespoke kitchens and luxury residential interiors.

This is a senior commercial role responsible for ensuring the financial and contractual success of high-end joinery and interior fit-out projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full commercial management of projects, overseeing budgets, procurement, contracts and risk
• Acting as the strategic link between the commercial/finance function and project delivery teams
• Negotiating, drafting and managing contracts with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Monitoring costs during the construction phase, managing valuations, variations and final accounts
• Supporting pre-construction activities including pricing, tenders and bid submissions
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and contributing to business growth strategies
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards and contractual obligations

Skills, Experience & Expertise

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar, RICS or equivalent preferred
• Proven experience within joinery, interior fit-out, bespoke interiors or specialist subcontracting
• Strong background in forecasting, cost control, reporting and commercial decision-making
• Excellent knowledge of JCT contracts with a solid understanding of contract law
• Confident managing procurement, risk and stakeholder relationships across both B2B and private clients
• Strong analytical, negotiation and strategic thinking skills
• Experience leading or improving commercial processes within a business
• German language skills beneficial but not essential

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times
• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare, life insurance and critical illness cover
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and health cash plans
• Regular company socials including Friday drinks, breakfasts, and summer and Christmas events