Senior Quantity Surveyor
1 day ago
Carlisle
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our award-winning family business based in Carlisle. This role will be responsible for the delivery of a professional and high-quality QS service for all identified tender enquires and painting contracts. • Manage project costs, budgets, and commercial performance across painting contracts., • Prepare and submit valuations, variations, final accounts, and applications for payment., • Monitor progress, re‑measure work as required, and ensure accurate capture of all variation values., • Liaise with clients to agree valuations, resolve issues, and support repeat business., • Attend handover meetings, communicate contract details to the delivery team, and advise on commercial risks., • Respond to payless notices and manage subcontract procurement where required., • Provide clear updates to the Commercial Manager and follow up commercial issues weekly. • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline., • Professional accreditation (or working towards), such as RICS., • Strong Quantity Surveying background, ideally within painting or similar construction projects., • Solid understanding of commercial processes, including valuations, variations and cost control., • Ability to interpret and manage contract requirements effectively., • Confident communicator with strong client‑facing skills., • IT literate, with experience using commercial or estimating systems., • Professional manner and a proactive approach to building client relationships and supporting business development., • Strong knowledge of construction contracts and procurement methods., • Proficiency in relevant software, including MS Excel and estimating tools. • Company car and fuel card, or car allowance with business mileage reclaim, • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, • Pension (3% employer, 5% employee), • Opportunities for career progression within a growing company., • Supportive team environment with offices in Carlisle and Salford., • The chance to be part of a respected organisation with a strong track record in the industry. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Benefits: • Company car, • Company pension, • Free parking, • On-site parking, • Referral programme Experience: • QS: 5 years (preferred), • Painting & Decorating Industry: 2 years (preferred), • Construction Industry: 2 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: • Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person