Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Cost Management Monitor and control project costs to ensure the project is delivered within budget.
• Prepare and review cost forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Validate and manage subcontractor and supplier payments.
• Contract Administration Administer the NEC 4 Option C contract, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions.
• Manage Compensation Events (CEs) and variations, ensuring timely submissions and agreement.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to maintain accurate and comprehensive project records.
• Risk and Value Management Identify, analyze, and mitigate commercial risks.
• Assist in value engineering to optimize project performance and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Reporting Provide regular financial reports, including cost-value reconciliations (CVRs) and forecasts.
• Present financial performance and risk updates to stakeholders.
• Liaise with the client, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.
• Support the procurement team in evaluating and appointing subcontractors.

Requirements

• Good understanding of large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC 4 contracts, particularly Option C. Excellent financial management and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., CEMAR, MS Excel, or similar tools).

Preferred

• Experience on power infrastructure or substation projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.

Job Description Role

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: London/Didcot We are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the commercial manager, you will play a pivotal role in 400kV substation project, delivered under NEC 4 Option C. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-value infrastructure project, ensuring cost control, contract management, and overall commercial success.

Desirable

What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid work model, 10% matched pension Opportunity to work on a flagship project within the power industry. Support for professional development and career progression. A collaborative and inclusive work environment. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.