Quantity Surveyor – Painting & Decorating

About the role

The role involves providing quantity surveying expertise on a variety of commercial painting and decorating projects. You will work closely with site and contract managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, quotations and tender submissions for commercial painting and decorating projects, covering labour, materials, preliminaries and programme considerations.
• Liaise with site and contract managers to ensure projects run smoothly and any changes to the agreed scope are recorded.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Manage projects ranging from £4,000 to £4 million in value.

Required profile

• Proven quantity surveying experience in decorating, painting, dry‑lining, finishing or fit‑out sectors, preferably from a subcontractor background.
• Good technical knowledge of industry processes, materials and costs.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency.

What we offer

• Salary between £50,000 and £60,000 per annum.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Health and comprehensive benefits package.