Experienced Quantity Surveyor – Bespoke Joinery Projects

Cavendish Professionals; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Professionals is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management for bespoke joinery, furniture and carpentry projects in West London. You will oversee tenders, cost plans and variations from tender to completion, working closely with project teams across design and production.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of construction costs in joinery and related interiors sectors, with strong procurement and final account experience, and a keen eye on

Qualifications

• Experience in joinery, furniture, carpentry or related specialist contracting.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Experience with variations, valuations, procurement and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Preparing tenders, estimates and cost plans.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Preparing and managing variations, valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing subcontractor and supplier accounts.
• Monitoring costs, margins and project profitability.
• Supporting procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Producing regular cost/value reports and forecasts.
• Working closely with project, design and production teams.
• Supporting final accounts and project close-out.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial & analytical skills

Reading drawings

Variations & valuations

Procurement

Final accounts

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Cavendish Professionals is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management for bespoke joinery, furniture and carpentry projects in West London. You will oversee tenders, cost plans and variations from tender to completion, working closely with project teams across design and production.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of construction costs in joinery and related interiors sectors, with strong procurement and final account experience, and a keen eye on