Quantity Surveyor – Painting and Refurbishment Projects

Location: Cumbria, Carlisle
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We’re currently hiring an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage painting and refurbishment contracts across Cumbria, Carlisle. This role is ideal for a commercially focused professional with a strong background in planned maintenance, repairs, and redecoration projects.

 

 Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and price tenders for painting and planned refurbishment works
- Lead projects from start to finish, ensuring cost control and margin improvement
- Produce and manage Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and financial forecasts
- Administer subcontractor packages and applications for payment
- Evaluate bills of quantities and schedules of rates accurately
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

 

Requirements:

- Qualification in Quantity Surveying (HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma or equivalent)
- Proven experience in painting, refurbishment, or planned maintenance sectors
- Commercially strong with knowledge of contracts, procurement, and reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Comfortable working with both direct labour and subcontractors

 

Benefits Package:

- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- 31 days holiday including bank holidays, with buy/sell options
- Car allowance and fuel card
- Annual bonus scheme
- Company pension contributions
- Life assurance and paid maternity/paternity leave
- Cycle to Work scheme, flu jab, PPE provided
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

 

 Why Apply£

- Work on varied and meaningful refurbishment projects
- Be part of a supportive, growing team
- Excellent long-term career development opportunities in the construction and maintenance sector

Apply Now to join a reputable property services contractor and take the next step in your career as a Quantity Surveyor in Cumbria, Carlisle.

For more information on this role, contact me at sedwards@rgbrec.co.uk [1] or on 07904 984744



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