Quantity Surveyor Emersons Green Bristol £56,565 inc car allowance ( 6700) plus fuel card , Profit share last year 14% , private health, pension, life etc Our client are expanding their commercial team out of their long established Bristol office. As a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. They can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as their property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. The work is varied - and they'd be particularly interested to hear from you if you have experience on site, pricing and dealing with direct labour and subcontractors. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can share in this growth ethos. Honesty, integrity and teamwork will be at the heart of what they do. Ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor with experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc . Any background especially in Painting, brickwork or plastering or roofing , or new builds in terms of QS would work for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments but dealing and working with direct teams is a big tick . They are looking for an enthusiastic, people focused Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in Painting and Decorating and associated planned refurbishment works . Painting background isn't essential , ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc so any background in Painting ,brickwork or plastering or roofing , new builds in terms of QS would be very transferrable for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments . They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established . They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work as part of their fantastic Painting team. The main customer base will be Social Housing and Council/ Local authority , Housing Associations so you its worth highlighting any experience ( on your CV ) in these sectors or projects you've worked as this would be beneficial . They value their employees and offer an exceptional benefits package and the chance to be a part of their prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. They can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as their property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Fostering a real 'working together' environment, whilst building valued long-term relationships. Proven experience in a similar estimating and surveying role. Experience of the commercial management of projects from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company car Company pension Flexitime Life insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing Sick pay Experience: Quantity Surveying : 2 years (required) social housing./council sector : 1 year (preferred) working with direct labour: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
18/03/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Emersons Green Bristol £56,565 inc car allowance ( 6700) plus fuel card , Profit share last year 14% , private health, pension, life etc Our client are expanding their commercial team out of their long established Bristol office. As a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. They can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as their property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. The work is varied - and they'd be particularly interested to hear from you if you have experience on site, pricing and dealing with direct labour and subcontractors. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can share in this growth ethos. Honesty, integrity and teamwork will be at the heart of what they do. Ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor with experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc . Any background especially in Painting, brickwork or plastering or roofing , or new builds in terms of QS would work for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments but dealing and working with direct teams is a big tick . They are looking for an enthusiastic, people focused Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in Painting and Decorating and associated planned refurbishment works . Painting background isn't essential , ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc so any background in Painting ,brickwork or plastering or roofing , new builds in terms of QS would be very transferrable for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments . They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established . They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work as part of their fantastic Painting team. The main customer base will be Social Housing and Council/ Local authority , Housing Associations so you its worth highlighting any experience ( on your CV ) in these sectors or projects you've worked as this would be beneficial . They value their employees and offer an exceptional benefits package and the chance to be a part of their prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. They can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as their property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Fostering a real 'working together' environment, whilst building valued long-term relationships. Proven experience in a similar estimating and surveying role. Experience of the commercial management of projects from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company car Company pension Flexitime Life insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing Sick pay Experience: Quantity Surveying : 2 years (required) social housing./council sector : 1 year (preferred) working with direct labour: 2 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
Our long-established Bristol painting team continues to flourish and we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor. Honesty, integrity, and teamwork will be at the heart of what you do; we seek someone to share in this ethos. This opportunity offers us the chance to welcome a driven, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join our long reigning and supportive commercial and operational team, who specialise in painting and decorating and associated planned refurbishment works in the Bristol and local Southwest areas. As we continuously look to sustainable growth locally and business wide, here at Ian Williams we offer our people the chance to be a part of our prosperous and financially secure long-term future that is full of potential and opportunity. Our success brings you security. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks and mitigation for these. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client, supplier, and subcontractor relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual, commercially viable solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues (commercial and operational). You will enjoy being part of a genuine team environment. Proven experience in a similar surveying role. Experience of the commercial ownership of projects and contracts from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of working for a painting or refurbishment contractor would be very advantageous. Experience of successfully managing commercially, a total value of works up to £2 million annually. Schedule of Rates (SORs) experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.
18/03/2026
Full time
Our long-established Bristol painting team continues to flourish and we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor. Honesty, integrity, and teamwork will be at the heart of what you do; we seek someone to share in this ethos. This opportunity offers us the chance to welcome a driven, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join our long reigning and supportive commercial and operational team, who specialise in painting and decorating and associated planned refurbishment works in the Bristol and local Southwest areas. As we continuously look to sustainable growth locally and business wide, here at Ian Williams we offer our people the chance to be a part of our prosperous and financially secure long-term future that is full of potential and opportunity. Our success brings you security. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Bristol, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks and mitigation for these. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client, supplier, and subcontractor relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual, commercially viable solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues (commercial and operational). You will enjoy being part of a genuine team environment. Proven experience in a similar surveying role. Experience of the commercial ownership of projects and contracts from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of working for a painting or refurbishment contractor would be very advantageous. Experience of successfully managing commercially, a total value of works up to £2 million annually. Schedule of Rates (SORs) experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.
Job Title: Experienced Painting Quantity Surveyor Location: Haydock Park Road, Osmaston Park Ind. Est., Derby Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent The Company: Peveril Decorators Ltd are a Derby based firm with National Coverage. We are also part of the Bowmer and Kirkland Group of Companies. We handle all types of Painting and Decorating Projects from values of 1,000.00 up to (phone number removed). Our Projects greatly vary and include all types of commercial buildings, maintenance works, industrial works and retail works. The Role: As a Quantity Surveyor you will actively manage all aspects of your projects from start to finish. This will involve being both office based and spending time out on your sites. General duties will include carrying out site measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, producing monthly accounts, liaising with your clients and site teams and monitoring the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the production of Method Statements and Risk Assessments, monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard. You will be a pivotal and key member in ensuring the success of your Contracts. Qualifications/Person Specification: Successful applicants will be analytical, organised and honest with the ability to communicate effectively with their clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Proven experience of managing your own projects and working in the sub-contract finishing trade industry will be essential. The role available may be more suitable for a younger professional who will relish the responsibility, experience and expertise they will gain from working alongside an excellent team of Surveyors in a Company with a proven track record. In return we can offer: Competitive Salary (experience related) Company Car and private mileage scheme Start point of 25 days holiday per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional Xmas Eve) Entry into the Group Personnel Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to qualifying period) Eye Care Voucher Scheme Training and Development Opportunities Associated benefits that come from working in a larger Construction Group Company Please click APPLY to submit your CV + Cover Letter. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Quantity Surveyor, QS, Construction Cost Estimator, Project Cost Manager, Construction Quantity Surveyor, Building Cost Consultant, Cost Control Manager, Quantity Surveying Specialist, Project Financial Surveyor, Construction Budget Analyst may all be considered.
17/03/2026
Full time
Job Title: Experienced Painting Quantity Surveyor Location: Haydock Park Road, Osmaston Park Ind. Est., Derby Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent The Company: Peveril Decorators Ltd are a Derby based firm with National Coverage. We are also part of the Bowmer and Kirkland Group of Companies. We handle all types of Painting and Decorating Projects from values of 1,000.00 up to (phone number removed). Our Projects greatly vary and include all types of commercial buildings, maintenance works, industrial works and retail works. The Role: As a Quantity Surveyor you will actively manage all aspects of your projects from start to finish. This will involve being both office based and spending time out on your sites. General duties will include carrying out site measures for both accounting and targeting purposes, producing monthly accounts, liaising with your clients and site teams and monitoring the expenditure and values of your projects as they progress. You will also be involved in the production of Method Statements and Risk Assessments, monitoring of site programmes and work closely alongside your Contracts Manager and Site Team to ensure your projects are carried out successfully and to the required standard. You will be a pivotal and key member in ensuring the success of your Contracts. Qualifications/Person Specification: Successful applicants will be analytical, organised and honest with the ability to communicate effectively with their clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Proven experience of managing your own projects and working in the sub-contract finishing trade industry will be essential. The role available may be more suitable for a younger professional who will relish the responsibility, experience and expertise they will gain from working alongside an excellent team of Surveyors in a Company with a proven track record. In return we can offer: Competitive Salary (experience related) Company Car and private mileage scheme Start point of 25 days holiday per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional Xmas Eve) Entry into the Group Personnel Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance (subject to qualifying period) Eye Care Voucher Scheme Training and Development Opportunities Associated benefits that come from working in a larger Construction Group Company Please click APPLY to submit your CV + Cover Letter. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Quantity Surveyor, QS, Construction Cost Estimator, Project Cost Manager, Construction Quantity Surveyor, Building Cost Consultant, Cost Control Manager, Quantity Surveying Specialist, Project Financial Surveyor, Construction Budget Analyst may all be considered.
Job Purpose To support the Mobile Support Team in delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building fabric services. The role ensures buildings are maintained to a high standard, supporting safe and reliable operation for our clients. Aims and Objectives Deliver a high-quality building fabric maintenance service across Facilities Management contracts. Achieve customer satisfaction by meeting agreed service levels and response targets. Manage personal workload effectively to maximise productivity and service delivery. Support team collaboration and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and clients. Promote the company positively and support opportunities for contract growth and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in accordance with contract schedules. Undertake a wide range of building fabric repairs including brickwork, blockwork, repointing, slab replacement and minor rendering repairs. Perform general building maintenance tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, tiling, painting and decorating. Assist with minor electrical and mechanical works where appropriate. Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and helpdesk calls. Maintain building fabric standards to ensure operational reliability and safety. Support minor project works related to building fabric improvements. Ensure compliance with engineering standards and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Follow fire safety regulations and safe working practices. Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to maintenance activities and inspections. Manage stock and materials in line with company procedures. Inspect and maintain company-issued tools, plant and equipment. Coordinate and support specialist subcontractors attending site. Assist other trades and team members as required to support service delivery. Participate in emergency call-outs and breakdown response where required. Additional Duties Attend meetings and provide technical input when required. Provide reports relating to maintenance activities and equipment condition. Support identification of additional works including lifecycle replacements or project opportunities. Undertake additional reasonable duties as requested by management or the client. Health & Safety All employees are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions. Employees must follow all company policies, procedures, and safe systems of work. Working Relationships Internal Facilities Managers Engineering and Mobile Support Teams External Clients and site representatives Subcontractors and suppliers How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity with Dalkia UK, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Dalkia UK is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process where required.
12/03/2026
Full time
Job Purpose To support the Mobile Support Team in delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across building fabric services. The role ensures buildings are maintained to a high standard, supporting safe and reliable operation for our clients. Aims and Objectives Deliver a high-quality building fabric maintenance service across Facilities Management contracts. Achieve customer satisfaction by meeting agreed service levels and response targets. Manage personal workload effectively to maximise productivity and service delivery. Support team collaboration and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and clients. Promote the company positively and support opportunities for contract growth and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in accordance with contract schedules. Undertake a wide range of building fabric repairs including brickwork, blockwork, repointing, slab replacement and minor rendering repairs. Perform general building maintenance tasks including basic joinery, plumbing, tiling, painting and decorating. Assist with minor electrical and mechanical works where appropriate. Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and helpdesk calls. Maintain building fabric standards to ensure operational reliability and safety. Support minor project works related to building fabric improvements. Ensure compliance with engineering standards and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Follow fire safety regulations and safe working practices. Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to maintenance activities and inspections. Manage stock and materials in line with company procedures. Inspect and maintain company-issued tools, plant and equipment. Coordinate and support specialist subcontractors attending site. Assist other trades and team members as required to support service delivery. Participate in emergency call-outs and breakdown response where required. Additional Duties Attend meetings and provide technical input when required. Provide reports relating to maintenance activities and equipment condition. Support identification of additional works including lifecycle replacements or project opportunities. Undertake additional reasonable duties as requested by management or the client. Health & Safety All employees are required to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions. Employees must follow all company policies, procedures, and safe systems of work. Working Relationships Internal Facilities Managers Engineering and Mobile Support Teams External Clients and site representatives Subcontractors and suppliers How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity with Dalkia UK, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Dalkia UK is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process where required.
Apex Resources are looking for a Contracts Manager to work with a Painting/Decorating Contractor to cover their London sites. Job Overview: Managing multiple painting & decorating contracts from tender through to completion Overseeing site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors Programming works and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget Maintaining high standards of quality, health & safety, and client satisfaction Liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal management Managing variations, valuations, and final accounts Essential Experience and Qualifications: Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within painting & decorating (essential) Strong knowledge of commercial and/or residential decorating projects Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously Full UK driving licence For further details, please contact Dean at Apex Resources.
06/03/2026
Full time
Apex Resources are looking for a Contracts Manager to work with a Painting/Decorating Contractor to cover their London sites. Job Overview: Managing multiple painting & decorating contracts from tender through to completion Overseeing site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors Programming works and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget Maintaining high standards of quality, health & safety, and client satisfaction Liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal management Managing variations, valuations, and final accounts Essential Experience and Qualifications: Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within painting & decorating (essential) Strong knowledge of commercial and/or residential decorating projects Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously Full UK driving licence For further details, please contact Dean at Apex Resources.
Our clients are expanding their commercial team out of their Watford office. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can share in this growth ethos. Honesty, integrity and teamwork will be at the heart of what they do. Ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor with experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc . Any background in painting, brickwork or plastering or roofing , or civils or new builds in terms of QS would work for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments but dealing and working with direct teams is a big tick . £66,538 inc car allowance ( 6700) plus fuel card , Profit share last year 14% , private health, pension, life etc They are looking for an enthusiastic, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in Painting and Decorating and associated planned refurbishment works to the public, private, residential and educational sector . Painting background isn't essential , ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc so any background in brickwork or plastering or roofing or civils , new builds in terms of QS would be very transferrable for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments . They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established . They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work as part of their fantastic Painting team. The main customer base will be Social Housing and Council/ Local authority , Housing Associations so worth mentioning any experience ( on your CV ) in these sectors or projects you ve worked as this could be beneficial . They value their employees and offer an exceptional benefits package:the chance to be a part of their prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor , you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite and also liaise with direct labour at the client . We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our services covering into the retirement living, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Fostering a real working together environment, whilst building valued long-term relationships. Proven experience in a similar estimating and surveying role. Experience of the commercial management of projects from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. 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06/03/2026
Full time
Our clients are expanding their commercial team out of their Watford office. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can share in this growth ethos. Honesty, integrity and teamwork will be at the heart of what they do. Ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor with experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc . Any background in painting, brickwork or plastering or roofing , or civils or new builds in terms of QS would work for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments but dealing and working with direct teams is a big tick . £66,538 inc car allowance ( 6700) plus fuel card , Profit share last year 14% , private health, pension, life etc They are looking for an enthusiastic, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join their dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in Painting and Decorating and associated planned refurbishment works to the public, private, residential and educational sector . Painting background isn't essential , ideally they are looking for Quantity Surveyor experience dealing and working with direct labour teams of people , time sheets etc so any background in brickwork or plastering or roofing or civils , new builds in terms of QS would be very transferrable for this role along with tendering ,estimating and refurbishments . They have been an established and leading property services company for over 75 years, based across England and Wales, in over 18 locations and 32 Business Units, so very well established . They are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work as part of their fantastic Painting team. The main customer base will be Social Housing and Council/ Local authority , Housing Associations so worth mentioning any experience ( on your CV ) in these sectors or projects you ve worked as this could be beneficial . They value their employees and offer an exceptional benefits package:the chance to be a part of their prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. Be part of the company profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor , you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite and also liaise with direct labour at the client . We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our services covering into the retirement living, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine people person who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Fostering a real working together environment, whilst building valued long-term relationships. Proven experience in a similar estimating and surveying role. Experience of the commercial management of projects from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. 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Contracts Manager/Surveyor Location: Bromley Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 per year Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (working 3 days out on site and 2 days in the office or from home) Job type: Full-time, permanent A van and fuel card is provided! Bridge Recruitment is currently helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Contracts Manager/Surveyor to join their ever-expanding team. Most of the work is dealing with domestic insurance claims but they also deal with the commercial industry as well. Purpose of the Contracts Manager/Surveyor: Responsible for the delivery of small works & maintenance repairs. To oversee and be responsible of Multi trade operatives & Subcontractors Including but not limited to, plumbing, carpentry and joinery, glazing, wet trades, grounds work, painting and decorating, roofing. Effective management of general works projects. Estimating/assessing insurance claims and maintenance jobs. Work out what needs to be done and then scope the work on the client system Manage the work load, liaising with trades people and the customer Responsibilities of the Contracts Manager/Surveyor: Assist in the preparation of estimates, bids and tenders. Assist in the development of the procurement programme. Assist in the presentation of the contract brief to the client. Manage the selection and formation of site personnel teams (Inc. sub-contractors) as determined by individual contracts. Manage site personnel, work activities and resources to meet the requirements of individual contracts. Control individual contract progress towards completion. Control individual contract budgets. Ensure all necessary contract documentation / reports are accurate and produced on time. If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Contracts Manager/Surveyor, then please apply now!
02/03/2026
Full time
Contracts Manager/Surveyor Location: Bromley Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 per year Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (working 3 days out on site and 2 days in the office or from home) Job type: Full-time, permanent A van and fuel card is provided! Bridge Recruitment is currently helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Contracts Manager/Surveyor to join their ever-expanding team. Most of the work is dealing with domestic insurance claims but they also deal with the commercial industry as well. Purpose of the Contracts Manager/Surveyor: Responsible for the delivery of small works & maintenance repairs. To oversee and be responsible of Multi trade operatives & Subcontractors Including but not limited to, plumbing, carpentry and joinery, glazing, wet trades, grounds work, painting and decorating, roofing. Effective management of general works projects. Estimating/assessing insurance claims and maintenance jobs. Work out what needs to be done and then scope the work on the client system Manage the work load, liaising with trades people and the customer Responsibilities of the Contracts Manager/Surveyor: Assist in the preparation of estimates, bids and tenders. Assist in the development of the procurement programme. Assist in the presentation of the contract brief to the client. Manage the selection and formation of site personnel teams (Inc. sub-contractors) as determined by individual contracts. Manage site personnel, work activities and resources to meet the requirements of individual contracts. Control individual contract progress towards completion. Control individual contract budgets. Ensure all necessary contract documentation / reports are accurate and produced on time. If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Contracts Manager/Surveyor, then please apply now!
Byoot is an innovative and growing construction company that provides a full turnkey solution. We are actively seeking for Contracts Managers / Building Surveyors from intermediate to senior level specialising in residential projects. The successful Candidate will work on a varied and wide range of prestigious high-end residential projects, values ranging from £500k - £4m. The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering projects.
Key Responsibilities of our Contracts Managers:
Contracts / Project Management, including site programs, progress reports, site inspections, cost reporting, tender analysis, monthly valuations etc
The ideal candidate will take overall control of day-day site management of employees and sub-contractors
On-site Health and Safety Management (RAMS), including initial H&S documentation preparation, including Construction Phase H&S Plan & Toolbox talks. As well as liaising with HSE.
Responsibility for the profit and loss for the construction phase of the project, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional relationships with all stakeholders
Reading and accurately interpreting contract documents, programmes, drawings and technical specifications
Have a detailed understanding on various aspects of residential building, from foundations to plumbing all the way to decorating
Ensure variations are costed, agreed and adhered to, in writing and in line with the project plans
Ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a project team
Ongoing development of future project opportunities and Byoot brand recognition.
Personal professional development and partaking in professional bodies and industry groups
Key Personal Attributes/Skills you will need as our Project Manager:
Contracts Manager / Project management experience in the construction sector – 5 Years
The ideal candidate needs to have experience within the residential sector
Previous experience with high-end residential construction projects is essential
Ability to work quickly while at the same time paying attention to the level of detail required for safe operation on site and in your surroundings.
High standard of organization and time management.
Ability to act on own initiative and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Effective in all forms of communication.
Flexible, with good attention to detail and demanding a high-quality level from themselves and colleagues
Exceptional communication skills, ability to influence and quickly understand business and technical concepts
Experience of Contracts / Project and Programme Management
Ability to manage and travel between multiple projects
Full UK Driving license is essential
Construction Degree essential
MCIOB, AssoRICS, APM preferred
17/03/2022
Full time
Byoot is an innovative and growing construction company that provides a full turnkey solution. We are actively seeking for Contracts Managers / Building Surveyors from intermediate to senior level specialising in residential projects. The successful Candidate will work on a varied and wide range of prestigious high-end residential projects, values ranging from £500k - £4m. The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering projects.
Key Responsibilities of our Contracts Managers:
Contracts / Project Management, including site programs, progress reports, site inspections, cost reporting, tender analysis, monthly valuations etc
The ideal candidate will take overall control of day-day site management of employees and sub-contractors
On-site Health and Safety Management (RAMS), including initial H&S documentation preparation, including Construction Phase H&S Plan & Toolbox talks. As well as liaising with HSE.
Responsibility for the profit and loss for the construction phase of the project, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional relationships with all stakeholders
Reading and accurately interpreting contract documents, programmes, drawings and technical specifications
Have a detailed understanding on various aspects of residential building, from foundations to plumbing all the way to decorating
Ensure variations are costed, agreed and adhered to, in writing and in line with the project plans
Ability to manage multiple projects and conflicting deadlines
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a project team
Ongoing development of future project opportunities and Byoot brand recognition.
Personal professional development and partaking in professional bodies and industry groups
Key Personal Attributes/Skills you will need as our Project Manager:
Contracts Manager / Project management experience in the construction sector – 5 Years
The ideal candidate needs to have experience within the residential sector
Previous experience with high-end residential construction projects is essential
Ability to work quickly while at the same time paying attention to the level of detail required for safe operation on site and in your surroundings.
High standard of organization and time management.
Ability to act on own initiative and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Effective in all forms of communication.
Flexible, with good attention to detail and demanding a high-quality level from themselves and colleagues
Exceptional communication skills, ability to influence and quickly understand business and technical concepts
Experience of Contracts / Project and Programme Management
Ability to manage and travel between multiple projects
Full UK Driving license is essential
Construction Degree essential
MCIOB, AssoRICS, APM preferred
Ian Williams are experts in Painting having started life as a Painting contractor in 1946. We have subsequently developed to deliver, nationally, ever since and we now seek a Contracts Manager to assist with the steady growth of our Tonbridge painting division. You will manage the successful delivery of our painting contracts to the highest of quality and customer satisfaction, whilst investing and building a positive and motivated inhouse trade team. You will also benefit from the opportunity to be part of the branches’ early stages of growth, actively impacting and influencing the culture and direction of the business alongside a progressive management team.
Benefits:
A realistic and achievable performance reward scheme
Company car and an outstanding private mileage scheme
Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 7%
23 days annual leave but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
We want to support our employees to achieve a great work life balance; we consider a variety of working patterns and are happy to talk flexible working in relation to this vacancy.
Access to an employee assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
The Contracts Manager role:
You’ll be responsible for managing painting and associated repair/refurbishment contracts, values ranging from £2,000 to £1.5 million, for a variety of key clients within the Kent, South London and surrounding areas including; local authorities, private schools, various commercial and public sector arenas.
As a growing unit, you’ll have the opportunity to further build your team, ensuring you are leading by example, motivating, incentivising and developing individuals- we believe in delivering our work directly, therefore you'll be involved in the recruitment.
You will instil ownership and responsibility in your teams to support the successful delivery of works to the expected standards, on time and to budget.
You’ll ensure and enforce Health and Safety measures are in place and monitored.
You will build relationships both internally and externally. We encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure successful delivery of a contract.
You'll see the benefit in managing your own time so that you can visit site regularly to maintain productivity and be in the office to ensure procedures and reports are up to date.
At Ian Williams we want to be the best performing contractor and understand that this starts from within. Acknowledging our trades importance and our commitment and investment to direct delivery is paramount therefore we seek to like-minded individuals to share in this ethos.
What will you bring?
Relevant experience of Contract Management in a similar role ideally within the Painting/ Decorating sector although we encourage applications from other backgrounds too
Demonstrable experience of managing direct labour, including development and performance management of a team
A trade background (all trades considered to NVQ level 2 or equivalent) preferred but not essential
A sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
The ability to build successful working relationships with customers and employees
An understanding of cost and risk management
Additional benefits include:
Annual pay reviews
Medical insurance and life insurance
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Training and development opportunities
Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family
If you think you think you have what it takes to become our next Contract Manager, then click “Apply” now!
About Ian Williams Ltd:
Discover more, not just from our website but through our Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor pages.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and all other characteristics that make us different.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants details for recruitment purposes only. For more information please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website
09/09/2020
Permanent
Ian Williams are experts in Painting having started life as a Painting contractor in 1946. We have subsequently developed to deliver, nationally, ever since and we now seek a Contracts Manager to assist with the steady growth of our Tonbridge painting division. You will manage the successful delivery of our painting contracts to the highest of quality and customer satisfaction, whilst investing and building a positive and motivated inhouse trade team. You will also benefit from the opportunity to be part of the branches’ early stages of growth, actively impacting and influencing the culture and direction of the business alongside a progressive management team.
Benefits:
A realistic and achievable performance reward scheme
Company car and an outstanding private mileage scheme
Let us help you prepare for your future with an employer pension contribution of up to 7%
23 days annual leave but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year
We want to support our employees to achieve a great work life balance; we consider a variety of working patterns and are happy to talk flexible working in relation to this vacancy.
Access to an employee assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
The Contracts Manager role:
You’ll be responsible for managing painting and associated repair/refurbishment contracts, values ranging from £2,000 to £1.5 million, for a variety of key clients within the Kent, South London and surrounding areas including; local authorities, private schools, various commercial and public sector arenas.
As a growing unit, you’ll have the opportunity to further build your team, ensuring you are leading by example, motivating, incentivising and developing individuals- we believe in delivering our work directly, therefore you'll be involved in the recruitment.
You will instil ownership and responsibility in your teams to support the successful delivery of works to the expected standards, on time and to budget.
You’ll ensure and enforce Health and Safety measures are in place and monitored.
You will build relationships both internally and externally. We encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure successful delivery of a contract.
You'll see the benefit in managing your own time so that you can visit site regularly to maintain productivity and be in the office to ensure procedures and reports are up to date.
At Ian Williams we want to be the best performing contractor and understand that this starts from within. Acknowledging our trades importance and our commitment and investment to direct delivery is paramount therefore we seek to like-minded individuals to share in this ethos.
What will you bring?
Relevant experience of Contract Management in a similar role ideally within the Painting/ Decorating sector although we encourage applications from other backgrounds too
Demonstrable experience of managing direct labour, including development and performance management of a team
A trade background (all trades considered to NVQ level 2 or equivalent) preferred but not essential
A sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
The ability to build successful working relationships with customers and employees
An understanding of cost and risk management
Additional benefits include:
Annual pay reviews
Medical insurance and life insurance
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Training and development opportunities
Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family
If you think you think you have what it takes to become our next Contract Manager, then click “Apply” now!
About Ian Williams Ltd:
Discover more, not just from our website but through our Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor pages.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and all other characteristics that make us different.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants details for recruitment purposes only. For more information please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website
