Quantity Surveyor - Finishing Trades

Quantity Surveyor – Finishing Trades (Painting, Plastering, Drylining)

Location:

Derby + Hybrid Working
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A well‑established subcontractor within a major UK construction group is looking for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in any finishing trade: painting, plastering, drylining, rendering, or similar.

If you’ve managed your own projects and want to step into a stable, supportive business with a strong pipeline and real career progression, this is an excellent opportunity.

Why This Role?

Join a friendly and highly collaborative commercial team
Work across commercial, industrial, retail and maintenance sectors
Hybrid working and flexibility
Backed by the strength of a major construction group
Long‑term career development and training available

What You’ll Be Doing

Managing your own portfolio of projects from start to completion
Carrying out site measures and valuations
Producing accurate monthly accounts and reports
Monitoring project costs and progress
Working closely with clients, site teams and Contracts Managers
Preparing RAMS and supporting programme monitoring
Playing a key role in the successful commercial delivery of each jobWho We’re Looking For

You do not need painting experience, we welcome applicants from:
✔ plastering
✔ drylining
✔ rendering
✔ decorating
✔ any subcontract finishing trade

You’ll thrive if you are:

Organised and confident running your own projects
Good with clients and communication
Accurate and commercially minded
Able to manage your own workload

Full training in painting‑specific processes can be provided.

What’s on Offer

£40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
Hybrid/flexible working
Company car + mileage
25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas Eve
Pension scheme
Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
Eye care vouchers
Ongoing training & development
Excellent long‑term progression within a major UK group