Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + package
Location: Vauxhall, London (office-based, 5 days a week)
The Opportunity
We're recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established painting and decorating contractor delivering high-quality finishes across London and the UK. Established for over 50 years, the business has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships, working alongside major contractors, developers, and end clients across a wide range of sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing commercial team where you'll take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to final account. The business offers long-term career progression, a supportive management team, and exposure to a varied portfolio of prestigious projects.
About the Role — What You'll Be Doing
Working from the Vauxhall office, you'll manage the commercial aspects of painting, decorating, specialist coatings, and finishes projects across London and the South East. You will:
Manage project costs from tender handover through to final account
Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations
Identify, price, and agree variations
Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and accounts
Monitor project profitability and cost reporting
Prepare monthly CVRs and commercial forecasts
Support project teams with contractual and commercial matters
Work closely with clients, site teams, and senior management to maximise project performance
Assist in the negotiation and agreement of final accounts About the Business — Where You'll Be Working
You'll be joining a respected specialist contractor focused on painting, decorating, specialist finishes, fire protection coatings, and refurbishment works. Projects are delivered across sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare & education, hotel & leisure, industrial & rail, and specialist interiors.
The business is known for delivering quality-driven solutions on projects ranging from small refurbishment schemes through to large-scale framework and new-build developments. Their reputation has been built on consistent delivery, technical expertise, and long-standing client relationships.
Requirements & Rewards — What You Need, and What You'll Get Back
What you'll bring:
Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, refurbishment, fit-out, or specialist subcontracting
Strong understanding of valuations, variations, cost reporting, and final accounts
Good commercial awareness and contract administration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Relevant construction qualification beneficial but not essential
Experience within painting, decorating, finishes, fit-out, or specialist subcontracting would be advantageous What you'll get back:
£50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
Competitive package
Long-term career progression opportunities
Stable, well-established business with a strong pipeline of work
Exposure to a diverse range of projects and sectors
Supportive commercial leadership team To Apply
Interested? Apply directly or get in touch:
Email: Alex @ Reinforcedltd . co . uk (remove spaces)
Call: Contact Alex on the number below
LinkedIn: Connect with Alex Wallace and send a message
Not sure if it's right for you? Reach out and we'll talk it through properly
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year