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.
