Job Information
- Date Opened: 04/09/2026
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Experience: 4-5 years
- Industry: Construction
- Salary: Market rate
- Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, PE1
About Us
We're a regional construction business with offices in Lincoln, Peterborough and York; employee and family-owned, founded in 1956. From the very beginning the company focused on practical skills and good relationships with clients.
About the Role
We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our friendly and supportive team in Peterborough working across projects throughout Peterborough and the East Midlands.
You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering projects across a variety of sectors, including affordable housing, food, retail, education, commercial, industrial and health. Project values range from £300k to £10m, giving you the opportunity to work on varied and rewarding schemes.
This is a role for someone who wants to do more than manage costs. We want you to have the opportunity to take ownership, make an impact, develop your expertise and build strong professional relationships.
Responsibilities
You'll be responsible for managing multiple projects and will have the opportunity to use and develop your commercial skills across:
- Subcontract procurement
- Payments and measures
- Cost management and valuations
- Build estimates and variation costings
- Forecasting
- Cost value reporting
- Commercial management of projects
- Developing positive relationships with clients, colleagues and subcontractors
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
- Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC forms of contract
- Full driving licence (the role involves travel to project sites)
What We Offer
Alongside a competitive salary, the role includes:
- Pension
- Profit-related pay
- Company car or car allowance
- Employee share scheme
- Training and professional development
- Opportunities for further qualifications and learning
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- A supportive team environment where your contribution is recognised
Our Culture
At Lindum, you'll find a friendly, practical and down-to-earth environment where people are encouraged to share ideas, ask questions and support one another. We want our people to build careers, not simply fill positions.
As a family-run business, we take pride in knowing our people and creating a workplace where you can have a voice, be supported and see where your career could take you.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We warmly welcome applications from women and men of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we're looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We appreciate every application we receive, although unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
About Lindum Group Ltd
Lindum is an employee and family-owned construction company that takes building projects from concept to completion. The company provides construction services including new build, refurbishment, and design & build projects, along with related services such as maintenance, roofing, cladding, joinery, plant hire, and waste recycling across the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and East Anglia.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Lindum Group Ltd.