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We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor with painting experience to join a successful commercial team based in Orpington, supporting contracts across Greater London, Kent and Sussex. This is a varied role offering responsibility across both commercial management and operational delivery. It will suit a Quantity Surveyor with experience in painting, planned maintenance or refurbishment who is confident managing contracts from tender through to final account. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the financial and contractual performance of painting contracts, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting and successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial and contractual performance of painting contracts from tender stage through to final account and cash collection Prepare cost estimates, review tender and contract documents, and identify commercial risks and opportunities Monitor project costs, CVRs, valuations, variations, applications for payment and final accounts to ensure strong financial control Oversee subcontractor and supplier engagement, including procurement, orders and payment approval in line with company procedures Produce accurate financial reporting, forecasting and branch commercial updates, including support with aged debt, WIP and profitability analysis Work closely with operational teams to support delivery, improve underperforming contracts and contribute to wider tender and branch decision-making Requirements To be considered, you should have: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within painting, planned maintenance, refurbishment or property services Experience surveying or estimating painting works within the construction industry Strong understanding of financial and contractual controls on live projects Experience working with direct labour and subcontractors Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Full UK driving licence CSCS Card Manager or Professionally Qualified Person It would also be beneficial to have: A relevant industry qualification or equivalent Knowledge of third-party accreditation schemes such as FIRAS or IFC The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join a well-established and busy team with a strong pipeline of secured work across maintenance and refurbishment contracts. The role offers a good level of autonomy, exposure to both site and commercial activity, and the chance to play a key role in contract performance across a regional portfolio. Apply If you are a Quantity Surveyor with painting or property services experience and are looking for a role where you can take ownership and contribute to contract success, we would be interested in hearing from you. Apply now to be considered. Quantity Surveyor, Painting Quantity Surveyor, Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, Property Services, Social Housing, Painting Contracts, CVR, Variations, Final Accounts, Cost Control, Subcontractor Management, Orpington, London, Kent, Sussex

This is not a desk-based QS role. We are looking for a hands-on Quantity Surveyor to join a successful, high-performing branch delivering planned works across social housing. This is a site-led role focused on kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes, where strong SOR experience, commercial awareness and the ability to take ownership are essential. The role Manage commercial performance of planned works contracts Work heavily with Schedule of Rates (SOR) / NHF frameworks Attend site regularly and work closely with delivery teams Monitor costs, variations and overall contract performance Work alongside Contracts Managers in a delivery-focused environment Manage subcontractors and direct labour Drive CVR, margin and financial performance Identify risks early and take action to keep projects on track What we are looking for Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within social housing or planned works Strong background in kitchen and bathroom refurbishment (essential) Excellent SOR coding experience (NHF or similar) Strong commercial and financial awareness Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour Confident, resilient and able to challenge when required Self-motivated and able to manage your own workload Ambitious and keen to progress What s on offer Join a busy, high-performing and ambitious branch Strong pipeline of secured work through long-term frameworks No micro-management trusted to deliver Work closely with an operations-led team Genuine opportunity for progression and growth A role where you can take ownership and make a real impact This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on QS who wants to get out on site, take ownership of contracts and play a key role in driving commercial performance within a growing and successful business.