Quantity Surveyor

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.

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