Our client is a well-established property maintenance and refurbishment contractor working across social housing, local authority and commercial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor with experience in painting and planned/reactive maintenance works.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple painting and maintenance contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with contractual requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing cost plans, budgets and valuations
Producing and submitting interim and final accounts
Managing variations, change control and cost forecasting
Subcontractor procurement, payments and account management
Assisting with tendering and pricing of new works
Attending site meetings and liaising with clients and site teams
Ensuring commercial compliance across all contracts
About You
To be considered, you should have:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within painting, decorating, maintenance or refurbishment environments
Strong knowledge of schedule of rates, dayworks and minor works pricing
Experience working on social housing or local authority frameworks (preferred)
Excellent commercial and contractual awareness
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Full UK driving licence (preferred)
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Grove Site Services
Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days
Southampton, Hampshire SO15 7TY
£50,000 - £60,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage painting and maintenance contracts in the property maintenance sector.
- The role requires proven experience in painting, decorating, or refurbishment environments, with a focus on social housing or local authority frameworks.
- Key responsibilities include preparing cost plans, managing variations, and ensuring commercial compliance across multiple contracts.
- Candidates should possess strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a full UK driving license preferred.
- The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000, requiring at least 3 years of relevant experience.
