Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (QS) – National Grid / Substations
Location: Stafford (with travel to Boston, Lincolnshire – 1–2 days per week)
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + Healthcare + Bonus
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team delivering multiple National Grid substation projects across the Midlands and East of England.
With 5–6 schemes being mobilised concurrently, this is a great opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced environment and play a key role in supporting project delivery from the outset.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of substation and infrastructure projects, working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors and delivery teams.
Key responsibilities include:
* Assisting with cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
* Supporting subcontractor procurement and management
* Preparing valuations, variations, and assisting with final accounts
* Monitoring budgets across multiple live projects
* Supporting cost-reimbursable project elements
* Liaising with internal teams and clients (including National Grid) to support approvals and commercial processes
Projects
* Key project based in Boston, Lincolnshire
* Additional project exposure in Ipswich
* Focus on National Grid substation works (HV / infrastructure)
* Hybrid role with 1–2 days per week on-site
What We’re Looking For
* Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Assistant QS ready to step up
* Background in:
* Utilities / Energy / National Grid
* HV / substation works
* Civils or infrastructure
* Experience in M&E or other complex build environments (e.g. data centres) will also be considered as transferable
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to work across multiple projects
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced delivery environment
Package
* £55,000 – £60,000 salary
* Car allowance
* Healthcare
* Bonus scheme
Why Apply?
* Work on critical National Grid infrastructure projects
* Join a team mobilising multiple schemes simultaneously
* Strong pipeline of secured work
* Clear progression into Senior QS level
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