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?
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Join a friendly and highly collaborative commercial team
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Work across commercial, industrial, retail and maintenance sectors
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Hybrid working and flexibility
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Backed by the strength of a major construction group
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Long‑term career development and training available
What You'll Be Doing
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Managing your own portfolio of projects from start to completion
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Carrying out site measures and valuations
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Producing accurate monthly accounts and reports
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Monitoring project costs and progress
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Working closely with clients, site teams and Contracts Managers
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Preparing RAMS and supporting programme monitoring
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Playing a key role in the successful commercial delivery of each job
Who 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:
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Organised and confident running your own projects
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Good with clients and communication
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Accurate and commercially minded
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Able to manage your own workload
Full training in painting‑specific processes can be provided.
What's on Offer
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£40,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
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Hybrid/flexible working
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Company car + mileage
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25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas Eve
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Pension scheme
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Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
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Eye care vouchers
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Ongoing training & development
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Excellent long‑term progression within a major UK group
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