Quantity Surveyor

  • Ambitions Personnel
  • Grantham, Lincolnshire
  • May 05, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Whether you're a Graduate looking to kickstart your career or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready for more autonomy - this is a genuinely standout opportunity.

QUANTITY SURVEYOR - GRADUATE OR EXPERIENCED
Location: Newark / Grantham (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 + Car/Allowance + Flexible Package

We're working with a growing, family-run business that is a recognised market leader in protective coatings for structural steel. With over 100 employees and a £15m turnover, they deliver major projects across the UK - including high-profile developments such as stadiums, commercial builds, and large-scale infrastructure.

THE ROLE

This is not a "sit behind a desk" QS role.

You'll take full ownership of projects from initial order through to final account - giving you real responsibility, visibility, and impact from day one.

You'll be involved in:

  • Estimating and project cost planning
  • Managing budgets, progress, and timelines
  • Handling variations, delays, and claims
  • Overseeing projects through production (shop) to site completion
  • Working closely with operations, production, and site teams

You'll have the autonomy to manage your own projects - with support from an experienced leadership team.

WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Graduate Quantity Surveyor (training provided) OR
  • Experienced QS looking for more ownership and flexibility
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Someone proactive who wants to be valued and trusted
PACKAGE
  • £35,000 - £45,000 (baseline)
  • Up to £60,000 for experienced candidates
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible hours
  • Car allowance or company vehicle (negotiable)
  • Expenses covered
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
WHY THIS ROLE?
  • Real ownership of projects (not just support work)
  • Flexible, people-first culture
  • Long-standing team with excellent retention
  • Clear growth within a successful and expanding business

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact - this is it.