Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

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.

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About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge and Atkins Realis's project management expertise to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon. Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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