Senior Quantity Surveyor (Greater Manchester Region)

Story Decorating Group is a leading name in the painting and decorating industry, delivering high-quality projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we are expanding our team and looking for a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us.

You will manage commercial performance, support operational teams, maintain financial control, and help secure successful outcomes for both our clients and our business.

This is a client‑facing role where strong communication, commercial awareness, and the ability to build effective working relationships are essential.

Please note: Depending on the specific projects you are assigned to, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance may also be required as part of the onboarding and compliance process.

• 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.
• Proven experience working with NEC contracts (non‑negotiable).
• 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.

• Competitive salary
• 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.

To continue to strengthen and grow Story Decorating Group as the UK’s decorating contractor of choice. 

 Providing high quality and innovative painting, decorating and specialist coatings for a wide range of projects across all sectors.

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Story Decorating Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing a working environment in which our people are able to realise their full potential and to contribute to our business success.

 It is our policy to treat all of our people and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability, or trade union membership status.