Meet your QOB Interiors
Team

Steven has over 25 years’ experience in the industry and is the Managing Director of QOB Interiors. He is responsible for all executive decisions made by the company and over-sees the construction management of projects. He provides support to the on-site construction team throughout the phases of a project from pre-construction to project completion. He gives leadership and guidance in relation to design, construction techniques, best practice, legislative requirements and programme development to ensure delivery of the project to the highest standards.

Steven has extensive experience in fit out and complex refurbishment projects and has developed the skills required to meet the demands of this challenging environment. He will maintain dialogue throughout the life of the project with the client’s professional team to ensure all construction matters are resolved and the project is delivered to the client’s satisfaction.

Ivana is at the heart of the business, providing organisational and administrative support to our Managing Director, Steven Argent.

Having worked within the construction and fit our industry for over seven years, her role allows her to offer executive support for the benefit of the business and Board Directors.

With such a pivotal role she utilises her knowledge and skills to offer invaluable support and capitalise on exceptional time management and communication.

Matt set up QOB Interiors in 2012 and is Finance Director of the company. He has over 35 years of experience in the construction industry with a strong knowledge of the commercial and contractual aspects of the business. Matt has managed to successfully build and maintain an effective management team and ensure that the company is constantly moving towards fulfilling its short term and long term goals.

Matt’s objectives on each project are to take executive responsibility ensuring the clients’ expectations are met and exceeded and work is carried out on programme and to the highest quality. He has strong interpersonal skills and an ability to eloquently convey complex ideas alongside a good instinct for business, he is a firm believer in the company ethos ‘Quality Without Compromise’.

Sean set up QOB Interiors in 2012 and is Technical Director of the company. He has over 33 years of experience in the construction industry and has excellent organisational and leadership skills. He ensures that our statutory and business management obligations are fulfilled and oversees all technical aspects ensuring compliance with design and building regulations and that all interfaces between trades have been designed and incorporated.

Sean provides strong leadership and guidance to the team and is an inspiring leader. He has managed to successfully build and maintain an effective management team and ensure that the company is constantly moving towards fulfilling its short term and long term goals.

Sean joined QOB Interiors in 2015 as Contracts Manager. He has over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry with a strong management and resourcing background. Sean started his career in the residential sector and migrated into the commercial office fit out sector in 2006. In the past 10 years he has progressed from Senior Construction Manager to Contracts Manager and now operates as a Project Director delivering projects between £100k and £5m.

Sean’s objectives are to take overall responsibility for each project overseeing the site managers, programme, selection of supply chain, statutory compliance and managing both the client and subcontractor information. He has excellent organisational skills and the experience and ability to manage multiple projects successfully.

Meggan has joined the QOB team to reinforce our ethos ‘quality without compromise’ and ensure it is embedded within our documents and communications.

With her experience and expertise, from working in the construction industry over the last seven years, she brings with her an in-depth knowledge of high quality submissions for internal and external releases and understands the importance of identity and brand.

In her new role Meggan will spearhead the development and delivery of high quality bids and external documentation that not only reflects the extensive knowledge of our people but also our commitment to driving first class delivery.

A very motivated and resourceful Estimator, Colin has vast experience of pricing high-end commercial fit out and refurbishment projects. He can communicate effectively with all client team members, site staff and sub-contractors and has a very comprehensive understanding of the industry.

Colin has over 25 years of experience, starting his career as a Quantity Surveyor and working his way up to Senior Commercial Manager and later Estimating Director costing projects across Office, Hotel and Retail sectors. Focusing on commercial buildings, new build, refurbishment, historic and fit out projects Colin oversaw an estimating team tendering up to £30m a month. His projects range from £10K to £30M bringing plenty of commercial knowledge to the business.

Liam has been with QOB since 2014 when he started on the apprenticeship scheme. Through hard work and determination, he has worked his way up to Assistant Quantity Surveyor and now works closely with the Commercial Director to assist in the successful delivery of each project.

Liam is a confident self-starter and is studying to get his degree in Quantity Surveying as part of the QOB Graduate Scheme. He is efficient and well-organised and has a positive attitude when approached with challenges.

Alan has held numerous M&E and project management positions in his varied career to date, all of which have seen him remain active in the fit-out sector.

Having gained an ONC and HNC in Building Services Engineering, Alan worked as Senior Mechanical Engineer for a major M&E services provider on a number of complex fit-out projects before joining Skanska to develop their offering in the London office fit-out market.

He then set up his own successful mechanical installation business, working via a number of fit-out contractors for clients including Derwent, the NHS, Helical, Global Switch and Fairbrother.

Katie has been in this industry leading document controller teams and managing projects in the fit out sector for 20 years. Starting from medium to large size building contractors with turnover in excess of £25 million, to one of the top 5 market leaders in London for fit out and refurbishment with an annual turnover of £200m.

Katie’s experience of management, development, and training of all Document Controllers ensuring they are capable to manage all project documentation from the award of a contract through to final handover is unmatched. With strong project coordination skills and the ability to multi task and meet deadlines Katie will take control of permits and arranging access to site for all operatives and visitors, and is able to communicate at all levels with Consultants, site staff, Subcontractors and Client disciplines.

Derick is a highly skilled individual with nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, starting with an apprenticeship and working his way up, gaining a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality projects.

Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships within our client base. He takes total ownership from PQQ through to the end of the defects period for delivery, quality, and commercial aspects on concurrent Cat A and Cat B projects.

Joining QOB as a Construction Manager in 2017, Amie’s career in the construction industry has solely been spent working on commercial fit outs, which makes her ideally qualified for this sector. Now a Senior Construction Manager, Amie has grown through the business expanding her skill-set over the years.

Amie is a motivated, driven and passionate individual who combined with her experience and determination is able to produce strong results on the projects she works on.

My commitment to IT security means that QOB uses the latest available cloud solutions, which has seen a dramatic change in how the construction industry moves data securely and at speed over the last 10 years.

Jay has decades of experience, in IT problem management at blue chip level, several years in Architect Design application support including AutoCAD and 3D Modelling.

Jay Raman joined QOB Interiors in 2018, but prior to this supported the company for several years in an independent capacity.

He is responsible for planning, coordinating, training, and leading all other computer-related activities.

"I have found working with the QOB team both inspiring and motivating, working towards our shared goals to build a dynamic brand with core values".

Brian now brings his 29 years’ experience to QOB, helping to strengthen and grow their commercial and refurbishment offering working closely with several of our Senior managers, Surveyors and Directors.

He can manage multiple projects and contracts independently working closely with the client professional team, site team and contractors to ensure a quality finish is achieved on time and within budget.

Brian is a member of the Chartered Institute of Builders (MCIOB) and has studied to get his degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management at South Bank University. He is very efficient and well organised and has a positive attitude when approached with challenges.

His communication, motivation and interpersonal skills enable him to work well as part of a team and independently. Brian provides value for money for our clients, and holds strong relationships across the industry and supply chain.

Peter has over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry and has been a Commercial Manager at QOB from the beginning. He has a strong knowledge of all commercial aspects of fit out and refurbishment projects in the public and private sector. Peter’s role is to ensure all commercial and contractual matters are resolved efficiently and effectively from contract negotiations, change management processes and final account agreement.

Peter's objectives are to develop and lead the commercial team to successfully deliver the project. He has strong leadership skills, is self-motivated, confident and financially astute.

Robbie is a competent and professional Site Manager with 14 years of experience working in construction. Having worked in Scotland, England, Australia and New Zealand, Robbie can adapt his skills to any environment. In these varied roles, he has gained valuable experience in all aspects of the industry.

Robbie has a vast amount of experience from starting as an apprentice joiner working on mainly residential projects and high-rise flats, moving into project and site management, where Robbie ran high-end renovation projects ranging from £500K to £2M. Most recently, Robbie has worked closely with the client and professional teams such as architects and surveyors to report on progress throughout the project journey.

A great asset to any project, Robbie motivates the workforce while maintaining quality control and the highest level of health and safety.

Mark is a highly motivated Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Manager with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. He has a proven track record of attaining continued certification to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 standards and a RoSPA Silver Award winner.

Starting his career as a Building Manager, Mark gained considerable knowledge on the requirements of health and safety and what a safe site means.
Moving to QHSE Co-ordinator, and then QSHEQ Manager, Mark has learned all aspects of construction and understands the necessary procedures to provide a safe working environment. He is known for developing and promoting campaigns that create a positive culture towards good health and safety management which backs up his commitment to health and safety.

As a driven and self-motivated Quantity Surveyor of 15 years, Tom has a proven track record of building a strong rapport with clients, an ability to work in a busy team and to provide effective negotiation and cost management.

His experience spans across various building projects including fit-out, refurbishment, high end residential and multi-year frameworks. Tom has worked closely with contractors and developers, and recognises the importance of collaboration to ensure smooth delivery, as well as clear communication.

Tom provides effective cost management of the project with regular and accurate forecasting and cost/value reporting. Also monitoring cash flow, variation management, applications for payment, undertaking CVR, valuation, variation costing and final accounting, and managing the procurement process to maximise profit.

Niamh joined QOB in 2016 and has worked alongside our commercial team ever since. Studying for a BSC in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management as part of our apprenticeship scheme, Niamh is a rising star within the company.

Niamh has solid long term goals and objectives and is working hard to achieve them. She is a bright, determined and enthusiastic member of the team.

Andy is an experienced Business Development Manager, who has a proven track record of helping small businesses in the industry grow.

He has a deep understanding of the fit-out and refurbishment sector, having worked on sites across the UK and Europe in a variety of roles, including surveyor and project manager.

It is this on-site knowledge and understanding that enables Andy to understand what is important to clients when making procurement decisions.

His attention to detail and customer focus have seen him build long-term relationships between QOB and numerous clients across the commercial, public, and heritage sectors.

Having worked in marketing and communications for over 10 years, Sarah brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience of brand representation within construction and fit out.

Sarah is passionate about harnessing the power of social media and is focused on strengthening and increasing engagement of our brand across multiple platforms.

A pivotal figure, she liaises with our pre-construction and delivery teams to best showcase our talents and is always looking at the next marketing opportunities and sharing our successes.

As a brand ambassador for QOB, Sarah supports all areas of the business, using her marketing knowledge and background in design to ensure consistency across all marketing and communications.

Glen has over 15 years’ experience in the fit out industry in London. He has extensive experience working in occupied buildings including dealer floors and managing FM and client relationships. Glen is resourceful, innovative, and professional, with a proven track record of delivering projects across the full spectrum of disciplines.

Glen’s areas of expertise include coordination, control and monitoring of all subcontractors’ activities on site, monitoring and managing programmes, and coordination and review of design between various packages.

Josh is able to deploy his theory classroom-based studies in the real-world environment growing his skill set with us along the way. He is a great asset to the business and helpful in all aspects. The block release apprenticeship can be challenging, but once the practical application is applied it's more than rewarding for Josh. We look forward to furthering Josh's career here with us at QOB.

Craig has been in the industry for 26 years after completing a BSc Honours Degree in Environmental Science & Technology starting his career in sheet metal manufacturing. After 2 years he switched over to project management where he worked on major projects at Canary Wharf managing airside packages. Here he gained a reputation in overcoming the logistical challenges working on high rise buildings as a trade contractor and homed his skills and knowledge in building services.

Now at QOB, Craig is implementing his skills and knowledge to our technical services team providing unrivalled consultation to both our site staff and client teams.

Darius has steadily climbed the ladder since entering the construction industry as a labourer 10 years ago and has recently progressed into the role of trainee site manager.

He is a hard-working, confident and self-motivated professional who enjoys a challenge and is determined to succeed.

Emma joined the QOB Construction team in 2015 as Office Manager. She has a strong background in banking and document control and plays a vital part in the administration of the Sevenoaks office.

Emma is responsible for organising all of the administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of the office and sites. She is well organised, flexible and has excellent interpersonal skills.

Rob has more than 20 years’ experience within the commercial fit-out industry and has held a number of positions from Trainee Services Manager up to Commercial Manager. During this time, he has worked on all commercial aspects of fit-out and refurbishment projects in the public and private sectors.

As Project Surveyor, Rob’s responsibilities at QOB include sub-contract procurement, site level liaison with project managers, cost management, and management of site teams, construction managers, technical services managers and contractor design teams.

Charles is confident, self-motivated and enthusiastic and has made the transition from a ceiling and dry wall installer to this site management position with ease. His previous experience gives him an ability to understand and execute instructions efficiently and quickly as well as foresee – and address – potential health and safety issues before they cause any problems or injuries, ensuring projects are completed as safely as possible.

Focussed on delivering beyond expectations, Jack works with clients and their teams to fully understand the requirements and key deliverables to ensure the designed systems meet their needs. Jack will monitor and witness the MEP installation throughout the construction period using our quality management system to ensure his high expectations are met.

Jack is experienced in handing over complex service installations. He will develop a closeout/commissioning plan to ensure all projects are tested, certified, witnessed and all training completed before handover. Jack leads by example with an upbeat management style, bringing out the best in his team. He is well organised, disciplined and motivated with a proactive attitude.

Recently completing works at Aldgate Tower, Jack was responsible for designing and building a mechanical install, reverting a Cat B to a Cat A open plan layout and modifying the existing install to suit the exposed services soffit. As well as managing the subcontractor packages, he was responsible for the commissioning sequence and witnessing.

Lee is a successful Construction Manager with almost 10 years of experience in the industry, starting his role in interior design and developing into the delivery of fit-out and refurbishment projects, where he could see the detail come to life.

A great problem-solving ethos combined with a wealth of knowledge of Cat A & Cat B offices, high-end residential refurbishments, and fit outs, makes Lee the ideal Construction Manager for any project.

Sam joins QOB as part of the company’s Apprenticeship Scheme. Currently studying for a BSC in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, Sam has already displayed a keen eye for detail and the management skills required to succeed in this industry.

Through his excellent approach, site experience and interpersonal skills, Ollie builds long-lasting relationships with clients creating a trusted partnership for us to build on.
By maintaining open communication channels, he can liaise across client commercial and subcontractor teams to provide cost-effective solutions, illustrate project progress, and discuss variations to the scope of work.

In his role, Ollie maintains ongoing synergy between client design teams and subcontractors to ensure detailed designs are in accordance with the contract and within budget and that our supply chain meets our high expectations.
He is responsible for presenting weekly cost reports to project managers, updating cash flow forecasts to advise our clients on their spending trends and finalising accounts with clients on a range of projects.

With excellent communication, Elliot is a great problem solver with a good understanding of M&E services, design and build projects and commercial awareness.

He can motivate those around him with his excellent decision making and wealth of knowledge relating to construction methods. His ownership of workflow and task management impresses our clients and us.

Working mainly on major projects, including residential, retail and commercial sites, Elliot is well equipped for all types of projects here at QOB. Successfully liaising with all senior management, architects, clients, councils, residents and trades to ensure that the project runs smoothly and to the deadline.

Most recently, Elliot worked on a project in Camden delivering a ground floor restaurant and bar, private members area, toilets, two basements at the back of the house including substation, M&E, waterproofing, draining, cold stores and all finishes.

Lisa is instrumental in dealing with all project documentation and assisting senior and site management teams as part of her day-to-day operations.

Using her excellent communication and organisational skills, Lisa is also responsible for administrating our web-based document control system, Procore. As an advocate of the software, she ensures that teams are using and maintaining it, keeping it easy to use and navigate.

Over the last 20 years, Lisa has worked across the recruitment and education sectors. She’s adaptable and familiar with the levels of compliance required to deliver high quality.

Rene joined QOB Interiors in 2016 shortly after finishing his degree. Rene studied at the University of South Bank for three years where he accomplished an outstanding first in a Quantity Surveying degree.

Rene strives for accuracy when monitoring and controlling all financial aspects of a project, his role is a pivotal link between Commercial Manager, Director and the Project Team.

Adam is a results orientated Senior Construction Manager with over 10 years’ experience in the construction industry.

Most recently managing small to medium scale projects within schedule and budget, Adam acquires sound technical, managerial and building experience. He has gained extensive knowledge in his field from working across all elements of site.

Joining QOB in the role of Senior Construction Manager where he’s rounded his skills with the necessary quality processes and procedures, attention to programme and delivery of works within a safe construction environment.

Having joined QOB in 2021, Gheorghe has been instrumental in the daily running of our sites, building great working relationships with the client team and reporting on work progress.

Gheorghe uses the construction programme to manage the works sequence between contractors and ensures that all contractors are working to a high standard.

Most recently, Gheorghe has managed the works sequence across a four-floor refurbishment with weekly progress meetings, troubleshooting issues as they arise and reporting to the Contracts Manager daily.
The Cat B fit-out project in Central London includes a full catering kitchen and feature staircase.