Let’s find your next opportunity​

{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}

{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}

saved
viewed

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

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.
Linxon

Location

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-166852

Salary range

-

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

video thumbnail

Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis

Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.

Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.

Related jobs

Engineering Manager
Linxon Full time
Engineering Manager

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Linxon Full time
Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Lead HSE Advisor
Linxon Full time
Lead HSE Advisor

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Senior Project Buyer
Linxon Full time
Senior Project Buyer

Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

HSE Advisor
Linxon Full time
HSE Advisor

England, United Kingdom

Project Quality Lead
Linxon Full time
Project Quality Lead

Site Office, London, England, United Kingdom

Project Quality Lead
Linxon Full time
Project Quality Lead

Site Office, London, England, United Kingdom

Senior Quantity Surveyor/Lead Quantity Surveyor
Linxon Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor/Lead Quantity Surveyor

England, United Kingdom

Proposal Engineer
Linxon Full time
Proposal Engineer

England, United Kingdom

Lead Quantity Surveyor
Linxon Full time
Lead Quantity Surveyor

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

HSE Assurance & Governance Lead (UK)
Linxon Full time
HSE Assurance & Governance Lead (UK)

England, United Kingdom

Principal Engineer
Linxon Full time
Principal Engineer

Middleton, England, United Kingdom

Related blogs

We’re sorry, there are no blog posts that match your search. Try using a different keyword, or explore our categories to find more articles that interest you.