Our Southampton Painting Unit are looking for a Quantity Surveyor. This opportunity offers us the chance to welcome an enthusiastic, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join our dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in painting and decorating and associated planned refurbishment works to the public, private, residential and educational sector. As we continuously look to sustainable growth locally and business wide, here at Ian Williams we offer our people the chance to be a part of our prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. We offer a relocation package for eligible candidates. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (9.33% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Southampton, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our services covering into the retirement living, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Fostering a real 'working together' environment, whilst building valued long-term relationships. Proven experience in a similar estimating and surveying role. Experience working with Direct Labour. Experience of the commercial management of projects from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.
Jul 14, 2026
Full time
Our Southampton Painting Unit are looking for a Quantity Surveyor. This opportunity offers us the chance to welcome an enthusiastic, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join our dedicated commercial and operational team, who specialise in painting and decorating and associated planned refurbishment works to the public, private, residential and educational sector. As we continuously look to sustainable growth locally and business wide, here at Ian Williams we offer our people the chance to be a part of our prosperous long-term future that is full of potential, development and opportunity. We offer a relocation package for eligible candidates. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (9.33% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Southampton, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our services covering into the retirement living, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client and supplier relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues. Fostering a real 'working together' environment, whilst building valued long-term relationships. Proven experience in a similar estimating and surveying role. Experience working with Direct Labour. Experience of the commercial management of projects from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of successfully managing a value of works up to £3 million annually. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.
Our long-established Plymouth painting team continues to flourish and we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor. Honesty, integrity, and teamwork will be at the heart of what you do; we seek someone to share in this ethos. This opportunity offers us the chance to welcome a driven, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join our long reigning and supportive commercial and operational team, who specialise in painting and decorating and associated planned refurbishment works in the Bristol and local Southwest areas. As we continuously look to sustainable growth locally and business wide, here at Ian Williams we offer our people the chance to be a part of our prosperous and financially secure long-term future that is full of potential and opportunity. Our success brings you security. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (9.33% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Plymouth, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks and mitigation for these. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client, supplier, and subcontractor relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual, commercially viable solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues (commercial and operational). You will enjoy being part of a genuine team environment. Proven experience in a similar surveying role. Experience of the commercial ownership of projects and contracts from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of working for a painting or refurbishment contractor would be very advantageous. Experience of successfully managing commercially, a total value of works up to £2 million annually. Schedule of Rates (SORs) experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Our long-established Plymouth painting team continues to flourish and we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor. Honesty, integrity, and teamwork will be at the heart of what you do; we seek someone to share in this ethos. This opportunity offers us the chance to welcome a driven, people focused and entrepreneurial Quantity Surveyor to join our long reigning and supportive commercial and operational team, who specialise in painting and decorating and associated planned refurbishment works in the Bristol and local Southwest areas. As we continuously look to sustainable growth locally and business wide, here at Ian Williams we offer our people the chance to be a part of our prosperous and financially secure long-term future that is full of potential and opportunity. Our success brings you security. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package: Be part of the company profit share scheme (9.33% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and a fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Annual pay reviews Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family, and Specsavers vouchers The Quantity Surveyor role: As a Quantity Surveyor in Plymouth, you will actively tender, estimate and measure onsite. We can offer a variety of works including established frameworks and core contracts with prestigious housing clients within the public, and residential sector as well as our property services covering defence, commercial and education sectors too. Specifically, you will: Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders, highlighting any commercial risks and mitigation for these. Prepare cost value reconciliations for contracts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities to ensure correct contract planning from the outset. Work closely with the Contracts Manager to ensure productivity labour targets are agreed and issued before contract start, including direct labour incentives where possible. Build strong client, supplier, and subcontractor relations, to ensure any variations and progress of contracts are discussed and mutual, commercially viable solutions are sought, always. Complete and analyse weekly reporting from site, ensuring it has adequate cost information (including labour rates and performance expectations, budgets, value, progress, quality, and safety) What will you bring as Quantity Surveyor? You will be inquisitive, organised, and honest as well as being a genuine 'people person' who thrives when collaborating with clients, trade teams and immediate colleagues (commercial and operational). You will enjoy being part of a genuine team environment. Proven experience in a similar surveying role. Experience of the commercial ownership of projects and contracts from tender and estimation stages through to final account. Experience of working for a painting or refurbishment contractor would be very advantageous. Experience of successfully managing commercially, a total value of works up to £2 million annually. Schedule of Rates (SORs) experience. Entrepreneurial spirit, with a key eye for identifying business opportunities, and areas for negotiation and better gains. You will describe yourself as commercial, analytical, and accurate in your approach. For information on all other additional benefits we do, to enhance your work/life balance please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.
What we do matters. Every repair we complete improves someone's home and makes a real difference to their day. Join a team where your work has purpose, and where customers genuinely appreciate the trade skills you bring. We need a Working Foreperson/Foreman (formerly known as Foreman/ Forewoman) to supervise our expanding team delivering reactive repairs to our clients in Bristol . At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job: Competitive basic salary of £38,694 for a 39 hour working week On target earnings up to £42,750 with bonus, travel and fare allowance Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses Uniform and PPE provided, no charge, and PDA to manage your work effectively Plus paid holidays, Pension contributions, Life Insurance Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity Our tradespeople don't just join us, they stay with us. We don't just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading "Life at Ian Williams" below. The Working Foreperson role: You'll lead from the front on site, carrying out reactive maintenance repairs, whilst overseeing your team of operatives and assisting with any issues The daily site management of team productivity and quality, the regular reporting of this and job completion information communicated to the Contracts Manager Health and Safety reporting - you will complete on-site welfare checks, including monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, van, and tool/equipment inspections. What will you bring as a Working Foreperson? Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent in a core trade would be beneficial. SSSTS qualification would be advantageous but not essential Sound knowledge of construction processes The ability to 'lead by example' and incentivise an experienced directly employed and sub contract trade workforce Possession of a full current UK Driving licence, which is essential to undertake the Working Foreperson role. Life at Ian Williams Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings. We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture. Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You'll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we'll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don't apply for a job, apply for a career! Can't find the job you are looking for right now? Express your interest on our Careers page and join our talent community.
May 18, 2026
Full time
What we do matters. Every repair we complete improves someone's home and makes a real difference to their day. Join a team where your work has purpose, and where customers genuinely appreciate the trade skills you bring. We need a Working Foreperson/Foreman (formerly known as Foreman/ Forewoman) to supervise our expanding team delivering reactive repairs to our clients in Bristol . At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job: Competitive basic salary of £38,694 for a 39 hour working week On target earnings up to £42,750 with bonus, travel and fare allowance Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses Uniform and PPE provided, no charge, and PDA to manage your work effectively Plus paid holidays, Pension contributions, Life Insurance Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity Our tradespeople don't just join us, they stay with us. We don't just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading "Life at Ian Williams" below. The Working Foreperson role: You'll lead from the front on site, carrying out reactive maintenance repairs, whilst overseeing your team of operatives and assisting with any issues The daily site management of team productivity and quality, the regular reporting of this and job completion information communicated to the Contracts Manager Health and Safety reporting - you will complete on-site welfare checks, including monitoring safe ways of working, PPE, van, and tool/equipment inspections. What will you bring as a Working Foreperson? Qualified to a minimum NVQ 2 level or equivalent in a core trade would be beneficial. SSSTS qualification would be advantageous but not essential Sound knowledge of construction processes The ability to 'lead by example' and incentivise an experienced directly employed and sub contract trade workforce Possession of a full current UK Driving licence, which is essential to undertake the Working Foreperson role. Life at Ian Williams Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings. We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture. Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You'll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we'll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don't apply for a job, apply for a career! Can't find the job you are looking for right now? Express your interest on our Careers page and join our talent community.
At Ian Williams, we've built a strong, financially stable business for nearly 80 years. We're looking for a Managing Surveyor to lead the commercials on a major contract that offers job security, and a culture that values your ideas to make a difference. You may currently be working in the Commercial or Surveying functions, but if you thrive on data, love solving complex commercial challenges, and want to make a real social impact through the work you deliver, this is your opportunity. Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme, we received 9% last year Private mileage scheme and fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year annual leave Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay Access to an employee assistance program to support employee's health and wellbeing, and free financial and legal advice. What you'll do : Lead and inspire a high-performing commercial team , ensuring delivery of contractual and financial objectives. Own and have influence on the commercials of a long-standing asset management contract, through strategic decision-making and proactive risk/opportunity management. Manage and resolve commercial conflicts, safeguarding the company's interests while maintaining strong client relationships. Provide accurate forecasting and reporting , ensuring transparency and accountability in all commercial activities to explain, justify, and influence decisions. Interrogate and manipulate data with advanced Excel skills to analyse SOR codes, identifying cost-saving opportunities and delivering efficiencies across the contract. Conduct regular commercial reviews and compile detailed commercial packs with Senior Leadership. Collaborate with operational teams to align commercial strategies with service delivery goals. Champion continuous improvement, using insights from data to optimise processes and enhance performance. What we're looking for: Proven experience in commercial management, ideally within property services or construction. Advanced Excel skills, you're an Excel ninja who loves drilling into data. Ideally, but not essential, in-depth knowledge of SOR codes and cost control. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve commercial conflicts. Ready to make things happen? Apply now. About Ian Williams Ltd: Discover more, not just from our website but through our Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor pages. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
May 15, 2026
Full time
At Ian Williams, we've built a strong, financially stable business for nearly 80 years. We're looking for a Managing Surveyor to lead the commercials on a major contract that offers job security, and a culture that values your ideas to make a difference. You may currently be working in the Commercial or Surveying functions, but if you thrive on data, love solving complex commercial challenges, and want to make a real social impact through the work you deliver, this is your opportunity. Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme, we received 9% last year Private mileage scheme and fuel card Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year annual leave Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay Access to an employee assistance program to support employee's health and wellbeing, and free financial and legal advice. What you'll do : Lead and inspire a high-performing commercial team , ensuring delivery of contractual and financial objectives. Own and have influence on the commercials of a long-standing asset management contract, through strategic decision-making and proactive risk/opportunity management. Manage and resolve commercial conflicts, safeguarding the company's interests while maintaining strong client relationships. Provide accurate forecasting and reporting , ensuring transparency and accountability in all commercial activities to explain, justify, and influence decisions. Interrogate and manipulate data with advanced Excel skills to analyse SOR codes, identifying cost-saving opportunities and delivering efficiencies across the contract. Conduct regular commercial reviews and compile detailed commercial packs with Senior Leadership. Collaborate with operational teams to align commercial strategies with service delivery goals. Champion continuous improvement, using insights from data to optimise processes and enhance performance. What we're looking for: Proven experience in commercial management, ideally within property services or construction. Advanced Excel skills, you're an Excel ninja who loves drilling into data. Ideally, but not essential, in-depth knowledge of SOR codes and cost control. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve commercial conflicts. Ready to make things happen? Apply now. About Ian Williams Ltd: Discover more, not just from our website but through our Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor pages. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
