Job Description
Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + package
Location: Vauxhall, London (office-based, 5 days a week)
The Opportunity
We're recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established painting and decorating contractor delivering high-quality finishes across London and the UK. Established for over 50 years, the business has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships, working alongside major contractors, developers, and end clients across a wide range of sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing commercial team where you'll take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to final account. The business offers long-term career progression, a supportive management team, and exposure to a varied portfolio of prestigious projects.
About the Role - What You'll Be Doing
Working from the Vauxhall office, you'll manage the commercial aspects of painting, decorating, specialist coatings, and finishes projects across London and the South East. You will:
- Manage project costs from tender handover through to final account
- Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations
- Identify, price, and agree variations
- Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and accounts
- Monitor project profitability and cost reporting
- Prepare monthly CVRs and commercial forecasts
- Support project teams with contractual and commercial matters
- Work closely with clients, site teams, and senior management to maximise project performance
- Assist in the negotiation and agreement of final accounts
About the Business - Where You'll Be Working
You'll be joining a respected specialist contractor focused on painting, decorating, specialist finishes, fire protection coatings, and refurbishment works. Projects are delivered across sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare & education, hotel & leisure, industrial & rail, and specialist interiors.
The business is known for delivering quality-driven solutions on projects ranging from small refurbishment schemes through to large-scale framework and new-build developments. Their reputation has been built on consistent delivery, technical expertise, and long-standing client relationships.
Requirements & Rewards - What You Need, and What You'll Get Back
What you'll bring:
- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment, fit-out, or specialist subcontracting
- Strong understanding of valuations, variations, cost reporting, and final accounts
- Good commercial awareness and contract administration skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Relevant construction qualification beneficial but not essential
- Experience within painting, decorating, finishes, fit-out, or specialist subcontracting would be advantageous
What you'll get back:
- £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
- Competitive package
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Stable, well-established business with a strong pipeline of work
- Exposure to a diverse range of projects and sectors
- Supportive commercial leadership team
To Apply
Interested? Apply directly or get in touch:
- Email: (remove spaces)
- Call: Contact Alex on the number below
- LinkedIn: Connect with Alex Wallace and send a message
Not sure if it's right for you? Reach out and we'll talk it through properly.
