Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) - National Grid / Substations

Location:

Stafford (with travel to Boston, Lincolnshire - 1-2 days per week)

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Healthcare + Bonus

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join a growing commercial team delivering multiple National Grid substation projects across the Midlands and East of England.

With 5-6 projects being mobilised simultaneously, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key schemes within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take a leading role in the commercial management of substation and infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from mobilisation through to completion.

• Full commercial management of projects across their lifecycle
• Leading on cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Managing subcontractor procurement, administration, and performance
• Handling valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Managing cost-reimbursable project elements
• Supporting project setup, including subcontractor ("subbies") engagement
• Liaising with clients (including National Grid) and internal stakeholders to manage approvals and commercial processes

• Key project based in Boston, Lincolnshire
• Additional project exposure in Ipswich
• Focus on National Grid substation works (HV / infrastructure)
• Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week on-site

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or strong QS ready to step up)
• Background in:
  • Utilities / Energy / National Grid
  • HV / substation projects
  • Civils or infrastructure
  • Experience in M&E or complex builds (e.g. data centres) will be considered transferable
• Strong commercial leadership and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple project start-ups

• £60,000 - £70,000 base salary
• Car allowance
• Healthcare
• Bonus scheme

• Work on critical National Grid infrastructure projects
• Take ownership of multiple live and upcoming schemes
• Join a team with a strong pipeline of secured work
• Clear progression and long-term career opportunities