Quantity Surveyor

Snc-Lavalin; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Didcot. The role involves managing costs, contract administration under NEC 4 Option C, and ensuring project success on high-value infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in large-scale construction, excellent financial management skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid work model

10% matched pension

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC 4 contracts, particularly Option C.
• Excellent financial management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs to ensure the project is delivered within budget.
• Administer the NEC 4 Option C contract, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate commercial risks.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in CEMAR

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

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

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Quantity Surveyor page is loaded## Quantity Surveyorlocations: GB.OX.Didcot.Oxfordshiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-146834### **Job Description****JOIN US!****Role: Quantity Surveyor****Location: Didcot**We are seeking an experienced **Quantity Surveyor** to join our dynamic team on-site in Didcot. Reporting directly to the Project 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:*** Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on 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, site allowance, 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### **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.*