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.