Decorating Supervisor (Self Employed)

Size Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Size Group Limited in London, England, is seeking an experienced Decorating Supervisor (Self Employed) to oversee painting and decorating works across our luxury projects. You will manage on-site decorators, plan activities, and maintain high workmanship to meet programme targets.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and a focus on quality finishes on high-end residential and heritage properties.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in painting and decorating across luxury properties.
• Proven ability to supervise on-site teams and coordinate multiple works.
• Strong eye for quality finishes and attention to detail.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and finishes schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate decorators and subcontractors on site.
• Plan daily and weekly activities to meet the programme.
• Allocate labour and monitor productivity.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and finishes.
• Inspect areas prior to decoration and identify issues.
• Ensure proper preparation and application methods.
• Ensure works follow drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with site management and other trades.
• Identify changes or delays and report promptly.
• Monitor materials and coordinate deliveries.
• Carry out quality checks and snagging, oversee defects.
• Maintain protection and health & safety compliance.
• Provide progress updates on labour, areas completed and costs.
• Represent the company professionally with clients and contractors.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Team leadership

On-site supervision

Reading drawings

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS CSCS qualifications

Job description

Over the last 40 years, we’ve built a highly skilled team of craftspeople who specialise in a wide range of decorating services for luxury properties.

We have restored and decorated some of the finest properties in the country. Our experience spans historic to contemporary projects, including royal palaces, luxury hotels, and the finest private residences.

We have extensive expertise across a broad spectrum of decorating services, from surface preparation, painting, and paper-hanging to specialist finishes and polished plaster.

Aquarius Master Decorators are part of the Size Group of companies.

The Benefits

At Aquarius Master Decorators our talented staff are at the heart of everything we do. By joining us, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values precision, creativity, and professional growth - working together to deliver stunning, bespoke finishes to clients of both period and contemporary properties.

The Culture

At Size Group our values underpin who we are. They form an important benchmark for everyone – collectively and individually.

We are:

• Empathetic - People-driven and focused
• Tenacious - Relentless pursuit of the highest standards
• Integrity - Integrity earns trust. Trust builds relationships
• Entrepreneurial - Self-starters that push beyond the obvious

We boast a culture that is focused on training and development, career paths and internal progression. What’s more, we’re committed to our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle both in and out of the workplace.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Decorating Supervisor to oversee and coordinate painting and decorating works across our projects.

The role will involve managing decorators on site, planning and coordinating day‑to‑day activities, maintaining high standards of workmanship, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with the project programme.

The successful candidate will be hands‑on, organised and quality focused, with strong experience in high‑end painting and decorating. They will act as the main point of contact on site for the decorating team and work closely with our Contracts and Commercial teams.

This is a hands‑on role. On smaller projects, a full‑time supervisory requirement may not be necessary, and the successful candidate will therefore be expected to carry out decorating works alongside the team as required.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate decorators and subcontractors on site.
• Plan daily and weekly activities to meet the agreed programme.
• Allocate labour effectively and monitor productivity.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of workmanship and finish.
• Inspect areas prior to decoration and identify any issues that may affect the works.
• Ensure correct preparation and application methods are followed.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, finishes schedules and approved samples.
• Coordinate with site management and other trades to ensure areas are ready and works can progress efficiently.
• Identify additional works, changes or delays and report these promptly to the Contracts and Commercial teams.
• Monitor materials and coordinate requirements and deliveries.
• Carry out quality checks, snagging and oversee completion of defects.
• Ensure appropriate protection is maintained throughout the works.
• Ensure health and safety requirements, RAMS and site procedures are followed.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional working environment.
• Provide regular progress updates, including labour levels, completed areas and any issues affecting programme or cost.
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients, main contractors, consultants, and other trades.

About You

• Strong experience within the painting and decorating industry.
• Previous experience as a Decorating Foreman, Supervisor, or similar site‑based management role.
• Experience managing teams of decorators across multiple work areas.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, paint systems, and high‑quality decorative finishes.
• Experience working on high‑end residential, heritage or luxury projects would be advantageous.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and finishes schedules.
• Good understanding of sequencing works and coordinating with other trades.
• Strong eye for detail and a commitment to achieving a high‑quality finish.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to plan labour and manage productivity against programme requirements.
• Commercial awareness, particularly around additional works, delays, and variations.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• SSSTS/SMSTS and relevant CSCS qualifications preferred.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. As such we will only consider applications from those who already possess the right to work in the UK.

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