Decorating Supervisor (Self Employed)

Size Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquarius Master Decorators, part of Size Group, is seeking an experienced Decorating Supervisor to oversee painting and decorating works across projects, on-site coordination, and ensuring high-quality finishes.

You will manage on-site decorators, plan daily activities, monitor workmanship, and uphold safety standards in line with programme. The role requires hands-on leadership on high-end residential and heritage projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the painting and decorating industry.
• Previous experience as a Decorating Foreman, Supervisor, or similar site-based role.
• Experience managing teams of decorators across multiple work areas.
• Knowledge of surface preparation, paint systems and high-quality finishes.
• Experience on high-end residential, heritage or luxury projects is advantageous.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and finishes schedules.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• SSSTS/SMSTS and CSCS qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate decorators and subcontractors on site.
• Plan daily and weekly activities to meet the programme.
• Allocate labour and monitor productivity.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and finish.
• Inspect areas prior to decoration and address issues.
• Ensure correct preparation and application methods are followed.
• Coordinate with site management and other trades to progress works.
• Identify changes and report them to Contracts/Commercial teams.
• Monitor materials and deliveries.
• Carry out quality checks and snagging.
• Ensure health and safety RAMS and site procedures are followed.
• Maintain a clean, professional working environment.
• Provide progress updates and manage costs.

Skills

Painting & decorating

Team supervision

Site coordination

Planning labour

Reading drawings

Driving licence

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS CSCS

Job description

Who Is Aquarius Master Decorators

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.

Who Is Aquarius Master Decorators

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 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.

• 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

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, organized 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 and 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.