Quantity Surveyor

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 Click apply now to find out more