Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Lindum; Elvington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Elvington is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor/Estimator to join their team. Responsibilities include producing estimates, negotiating project values, and maintaining financial control on BMS projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong building background, commercial acumen, and excellent interpersonal skills. A full UK driving license is required for site travel. The position offers a competitive package, including benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Company car/allowance

Pension

Profit-related pay

Employee share scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Able to price schemes from a schedule of rates or LPM basis.
• Track record for successfully managing budgets.
• Ability to work with clients to develop schemes.

Responsibilities

• Produce estimates, negotiate project values.
• Maintain financial and commercial control on live BMS projects.

Skills

Strong building background

Commercially astute

Knowledge of construction methods

Excellent interpersonal skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join the Lindum York BMS (Building Maintenance Services) Team which deals with smaller new build jobs, refurbishment projects and minor alterations.

Responsibilities

• Produce estimates, negotiate project values, and maintain financial and commercial control on our live BMS projects.

Qualifications

• Strong building background; able to price schemes from a schedule of rates or LPM basis.
• Commercially astute with a track record for successfully managing budgets.
• Good knowledge of construction methods with ability to work with clients to develop schemes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; friendly and professional at all times.
• Full UK driving licence (required for regular travel to sites across Yorkshire and the Humber).

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

About Lindum Group

Established in 1956, Lindum Group has become the East Midlands most successful construction company employing over 630 staff across sites and offices in Lincoln, York and Peterborough. Working with a diverse client base, we deliver first‑class projects within new build, refurbishment and maintenance with values ranging up to £25m.

Benefits & Compensation

The position is permanent and based at our York office in Elvington. Competitive package includes company car/allowance, pension, profit‑related pay, employee share scheme and other benefits, as well as opportunities for further training, development and progression.

Culture

You’ll be joining a friendly, fun, practical, and inspiring community. Our team members come to Lindum via diverse paths – what unites us is a shared passion for teamwork, solving problems and looking after our clients. We take pride in our culture and working environment and have been recently voted Employer of the Year at the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2025.