Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Linxon; Heysham, Middleton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring by experienced QS/Commercial Managers

Structured early-career development

Job summary

Linxon in Middleton, Heysham, seeks an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and contractual delivery of civil, electrical, and commissioning works. This role involves developing core QS skills such as measurement, valuation, change control, and cost reporting, while also learning NEC4 contract administration.

Qualifications include a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, alongside strong numeracy and Excel skills. Successful candidates will gain practical experience in a live utilities environment.

Qualifications

• Degree (or final-year/just-graduated) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Strong numeracy and Excel skills.
• Interest in NEC3/NEC4 forms and infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with take-offs, site measures, monthly valuations and payment applications.
• Help prepare and track Early Warnings (EWN) and Compensation Events (CEN).
• Support drafting instructions, scopes and RFQs/RFPs.

Skills

Strong numeracy and Excel skills

Attention to detail

Clear written communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Middleton, Heysham

Overview

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial and contractual delivery of complex civil, electrical and commissioning works across substation sites. This is a hands‑on role where you develop core QS skills—measurement, valuation, change control and cost reporting—while learning how NEC4 contracts are administered on a live EPC environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Measurement & Valuations: Assist with take‑offs, site measures, monthly valuations and payment applications for subcontract packages (civil, M&E and commissioning).
• Change Control (NEC4): Help prepare and track Early Warnings (EWN), Quotations and Compensation Events (CEN), maintaining registers and supporting timely submissions.
• Subcontract Administration: Support drafting instructions, scopes and RFQs/RFPs, review subcontractor applications, and maintain contract correspondence and records.
• Cost & Reporting: Contribute to CVRs, cash‑flow, earned value and monthly project commercial reports; keep data quality high for internal and client reporting.
• Procurement Support: Assist Supply Chain with tender packs and clarifications; help compare bids and prepare recommendations/award documentation.
• Stakeholder Interface: Work professionally with site teams, designers, supply chain partners and the client National Grid; support meetings and action tracking.
• Governance & Quality: Follow CDM, HSE and project procedures; maintain audit‑ready files and contribute to risk/opportunity tracking.

What You'll Learn

• Practical NEC4 contract administration (Options A and C) in a live utilities/substations environment.
• How programme, scope and change interplay to drive commercial outcomes on a major infrastructure project.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or final‑year/just‑graduated) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Strong numeracy and Excel skills; clear written communication and attention to detail.
• Interest in NEC3/NEC4 forms and infrastructure delivery.

Desirable

• Any placement/industry experience in civil engineering, building, power or utilities.
• Familiarity with NEC4 processes (EWNs/CENs) and basic programme understanding.
• Experience preparing scopes/RFPs or reviewing subcontractor applications.

Behaviours

• Ownership: Take responsibility for tasks, follow through, and ask the right questions early.
• Teamwork: Support engineers, planners and senior QS colleagues and communicate clearly.
• Integrity & Safety: Make good decisions, respect procedures and contribute to a positive site culture.

Benefits & Development

• Mentoring by experienced QS/Commercial Managers and structured early‑career development.
• Exposure to a high‑profile, high‑capex transmission project from concept through to execution.