Meet your QOB Interiors
Team

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

John joined the company in 2014 as a logistics manager and ganger, working on residential projects. A career-driven individual, he continues to develop his skills working on interior fit out projects as a trainee construction manager.

John is an enthusiastic member of the team, responsible for a number of areas including H&S compliance, programme delivery, design and quality.

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.

A key part of the team at QOB Interiors, Sam has over 15 years’ experience as a document controller bringing with her a wealth of experience in construction and a number of other industries. Highly organised and able to work well in a fast-paced environment, Sam plays an important role in ensuring projects run smoothly.

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.

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.

Stephanie is an organised and efficient assistant document controller who takes pride in her role in ensuring targets are always met.
She has excellent communication and time-keeping skills and relishes the varied and fast-paced nature of her job.

John has over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, he joined QOB as a Construction Manager in 2015. He has a proven track record in delivering projects to very high standards with an exceptional attitude towards client relationships.

His communication, motivation and interpersonal skills enable him to work well as part of a team and independently. John has been an integral part of our expanding business and has developed strong relationships with our blue chip clients based on his trustworthy nature and accommodating demeanour.

David has 12 years’ experience in the construction industry and has been a Project Manager at QOB from the beginning. He has a strong knowledge of planning, coordination and management of projects from start to completion. He is responsible for the management of all on-site activities, coordination between trades, QHSE management and tenant liaison.

David is hardworking and enthusiastic with the ambition to succeed. He is a natural team leader and an important part of the QOB team.

Niamh is the youngest member of the QOB team and is part of the Apprenticeship scheme. She studies construction two days per week at East Surrey College and has a particular interest in graphical detailing and surveying.

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.

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.

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.

A highly motivated Safety, Quality and Environmental Manager with over ten years’ experience in the construction industry. His proven track record of attaining continued certification to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 standards ensures project management plans are implemented on individual contracts in line with legal and statutory requirements.

Terry joined QOB Interiors in 2012 as a construction manager. With more than 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, including ten years running his own construction company, Terry brings a wealth of experience and strong construction skills to the role.

Terry works with the project team and manages the supply chain to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality.

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.

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.

Peter is a highly experienced Technical Services Manager, having held this role at a number of major construction and fit out contractors and has gained a well-earned reputation for his in-depth technical knowledge and excellent management skills.

He has first-hand experience of managing the delivery of a broad range of challenging projects and has worked on behalf of high-profile clients including Deutsche Bank, Earnest Young and Sky.

He joined QOB in January 2018 and has quickly become a key member of the team, with his technical input already proving invaluable to both site teams and consultants.

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.

Kevin is a highly proficient Technical Services Manager, having gained 15 years’ experience in this position.

Before joining QOB in 2016, he worked for both mechanical and main contractors and played pivotal roles in the completion of numerous major projects for clients including Deloittes and Deutsche Bank, with a high proportion of this work carried out in client-occupied buildings.

Kevin is a very approachable person with an excellent knowledge of commissioning and handover procedures. He only considers a project finished when it has been demonstrated effectively to the professional team.

Billy has a broad and in-depth appreciation of the various challenges of the interior fit-out industry, having held a number of both trade and project management positions on a range of high-profile projects.

He gained a City and Guilds qualification in plumbing and heating while serving as a multi-trade engineer for installation, fit-out and maintenance companies, before joining a specialist M&E contractor, where he quickly rose through the ranks.

During this time he played key roles in the delivery of a wide range of projects, including hospitals, schools, leisure centres, football stadiums, Cat A and Cat B office fit-outs and large, high-end residential fit-outs.

John Youngman is a highly skilled Project Manager with extensive experience in the refurbishment and commercial fit-out sectors.

Starting his career as a Site Manager John has worked his way up to Project Manager gaining a wealth of knowledge spanning over 21 years in the industry.

His experience in planning, procurement and project execution is widely respected and has led to repeat contracts of work time and time again.

John is responsible for the daily operations of our Cat A and Cat B fit-out and refurbishment sites throughout London and the home counties.

Kimberly is a highly ambitious individual with excellent research, time management and problem solving skills. She joins QOB having completed a degree in Civil Engineering and has gained first-hand experience of the construction industry through holding Pre Construction Manager roles.

Edward has been a surveyor for more than seven years and worked on a vast array of projects including complex Cat B fit outs, Cat A refurbishment, cut and carve high end residential and several restaurants and bars.

A post graduate from Nottingham Trent in Quantity Surveying and Undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham, Edward has a fine eye for detail, transparency and integrity with cost reporting and the ability and experience to drive costs down.

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.

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.

Liam brings ten years of fit-out project management experience to the QOB team.

Having trained as a bricklayer and worked on a number of major construction projects, Liam’s drive, commitment and interpersonal skills saw him rise through the ranks into site management positions before progressing into project management roles at established fit-out contractors.

He has delivered a number of high-profile, fast-track projects for blue chip clients including Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, Sky and John Lewis & Partners and prides himself on his desire to take ownership of all construction activities from pre-construction and site set-up to client and tenant liaison, H&S management and programme development and delivery.