Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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.

Key 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.

Collaboration

- Liaise with the client, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain strong relationships.

- Support the procurement team in evaluating and appointing subcontractors.

Skills & Experience Required
Essential:

- 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).

Desirable:

- Experience on power infrastructure or substation projects.

- Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.

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.