Senior Quantity Surveyor – Paint & Decor Project Lead

Story Decorating Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Story Decorating Group is looking for an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Manchester. This is a senior position with significant responsibility and visibility across the business.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial management of painting and decorating projects, ensuring robust financial control, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery from award through to final account.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying role within construction.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, cost control, and contracts.
• Experience preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of painting and decorating projects.
• Review contract documents and manage commercial obligations.
• Develop budgets, cost plans, and commercial targets.
• Prepare interim valuations, payments, and final accounts.
• Price and negotiate contract variations and changes.
• Monitor costs and ensure profitable contract delivery.
• Maintain client relationships and support project growth.
• Collaborate with finance for timely certification and payments.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Cost control

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Full UK driving licence

Tools

JCT contracts

Contracts administration

Job description

Story Decorating Group is looking for an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team in Manchester. This is a senior position with significant responsibility and visibility across the business.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial management of painting and decorating projects, ensuring robust financial control, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery from award through to final account.