Quantity Surveyor - Sub contractor

Quantity Surveyor (Subcontractor – Finishing Trade) 📍 Essex (Romford) 💰 £55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus & Benefits 🏢 Hawkes Resourcing Group The Opportunity We’re working with a well-established, family-run subcontractor within the finishing trades, delivering high-quality projects across housing and fit-out sectors. This is a key commercial role offering the chance to take ownership of multiple projects, working on prestigious schemes within a growing and financially stable business — particularly within the painting and decorating sector. If you're looking for a role where you’ll be trusted, valued, and given real responsibility, this is a strong opportunity to progress your career. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management * Manage the full commercial lifecycle across housing and fit-out projects * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards Valuations & Payments * Conduct regular site visits * Prepare and submit accurate monthly valuations * Maintain strong cash flow aligned with contract terms Variations & Cost Control * Identify, price, and manage variations (CAIS, SIS etc.) * Ensure all variations are fully documented and justified Reporting & Financial Oversight * Produce monthly cost/value reports * Monitor project performance and highlight risks/opportunities Final Accounts * Prepare and agree final accounts efficiently Stakeholder Management * Liaise daily with site teams, project managers, and clients * Support post-tender meetings and project handovers Resource & Labour Management * Track labour targets and workforce allocation * Monitor price work and labour bookings across projects About You * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction * Background in housing, fit-out, or subcontracting environments * Strong understanding of lump sum and schedule of rates contracts * Experience with M3NHF, bespoke or NSR contracts (advantageous) * Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills * Confident communicator with strong negotiation ability * Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven Desirable: * Background in painting, drylining, plastering, or finishing trades * Intermediate to Senior level QS * Ambitious with a long-term career mindset Why Join? * 🤝 Family-run business with a supportive, close-knit culture * 📈 Strong pipeline of secured work and long-term stability * 🚀 Genuine career progression opportunities * 💰 Competitive salary * Free Onsite Parking