Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the Company

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our award-winning family business.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for the delivery of a professional and high-quality QS service for all identified tender enquiries and painting contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets, and commercial performance across painting contracts.
• Prepare and submit valuations, variations, final accounts, and applications for payment.
• Monitor progress, re‑measure work as required, and ensure accurate capture of all variation values.
• Liaise with clients to agree valuations, resolve issues, and support repeat business.
• Attend handover meetings, communicate contract details to the delivery team, and advise on commercial risks.
• Respond to payless notices and manage subcontract procurement where required.
• Provide clear updates to the Commercial Manager and follow up commercial issues weekly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (or working towards), such as RICS.

Required Skills

• Proven experience working with NEC contracts (non‑negotiable).
• Strong Quantity Surveying background, ideally within painting or similar construction projects.
• Solid understanding of commercial processes, including valuations, variations and cost control.
• Ability to interpret and manage contract requirements effectively.
• Confident communicator with strong client‑facing skills.
• IT literate, with experience using commercial or estimating systems.
• Professional manner and a proactive approach to building client relationships and supporting business development.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and procurement methods.
• Proficiency in relevant software, including MS Excel and estimating tools.

Preferred Skills

• None specified.

Pay range and compensation package

• Company car and fuel card, or car allowance with business mileage reclaim.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Pension (3% employer, 5% employee).
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
• Supportive team environment with offices in Carlisle and Salford.
• The chance to be part of a respected organisation with a strong track record in the industry.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.