Quantity Surveyor
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Following an internal promotion, our flourishing South London cyclical painting team is looking for a Quantity Surveyor based in either the Epsom or Kent areas. We are looking for someone who shares our values and can support the long‑term goals for stability and future growth in the South East. Honesty, integrity and teamwork will be at the heart of what you do. A driven, people‑focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor will join our dedicated commercial and operational team, which specialises in painting, decorating and planned refurbishment works across South London and Kent. You will work for clients across a range of sectors including commercial property development, education and social housing.
Benefits
* Profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
* Private mileage scheme and a fuel card
* Employer pension contribution of up to 7% or a savings scheme
* Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance
* Annual leave (buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year)
* Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, including free legal and financial advice
* Annual pay reviews
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Training and development opportunities
* Trade discounts from preferred suppliers and Specsavers vouchers
The Quantity Surveyor Role
* Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting commercial risks and mitigation.
* 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 agree and issue productivity labour targets before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible.
* Build strong client, supplier and subcontractor relations to discuss variations and contract progress, seeking mutually commercial solutions.
* Complete and analyse weekly site reporting, ensuring adequate cost information (labour rates, performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality and safety).
What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor?
* Inquisitive, organised, honest and a genuine people person who thrives on collaboration with clients, trade teams and colleagues.
* Proven experience in a similar estimating and commercially focused surveying role, including ownership of projects and contracts from tender to final account. Experience with a painting or refurbishment contractor is an advantage.
* Experience managing commercially with a total value of works up to £2 million annually.
* Entrepreneurial spirit with a keen eye for identifying business opportunities, negotiation and gaining better returns. You are commercial, analytical and accurate in your approach.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Construction
About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. We comply fully with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and the code of practice through Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, treating all applicants 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—it is our foundation. We focus 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.
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We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us regarding this position.
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