Senior Quantity Surveyor – Painting & Decorating Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive +

Prestigious projects

Professional development

Collaborative leadership

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Story Decorating Group in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of painting and decorating projects. You will report to the Commercial Director and help maximise profitability while ensuring contractual compliance from award through final account.

This senior role collaborates with operations, clients and subcontractors, driving cost control, risk management, and robust financial reporting across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction sector.
• Strong understanding of cost control, contract administration and commercial processes.
• Experience preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Attend estimating handover meetings and communicate commercial information effectively.
• Review, interpret, and manage contract documentation and commercial obligations.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans, and commercial targets.
• Monitor project costs and performance to ensure contracts are delivered profitably.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Price, manage, and negotiate contract variations and additional works.
• Ensure variation instructions are received and recorded appropriately.
• Undertake site visits to monitor progress and capture commercially relevant changes.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Respond to pay less notices and challenge payment reductions where necessary.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages where required.
• Attend regular commercial review and project meetings.
• Maintain strong client relationships, supporting repeat business opportunities.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure timely certification and payment of accounts.
• Keep the Commercial Director informed of project performance, risks, and cash flow.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Commercial management software

Job description

Story Decorating Group in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of painting and decorating projects. You will report to the Commercial Director and help maximise profitability while ensuring contractual compliance from award through final account.

This senior role collaborates with operations, clients and subcontractors, driving cost control, risk management, and robust financial reporting across multiple projects.