Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Substation Projects

Snc-Lavalin; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxon in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and contractual delivery of complex civil, electrical and commissioning works across Substation sites. You will be hands-on with measurement, valuation, change control and cost reporting in a live EPC environment.

The role offers exposure to multi-site infrastructure projects, with mentoring from senior QS and opportunities to develop core QS skills within a major utility programme.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree (or final-year/just-graduated) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong numeracy and Excel skills; clear written communication and attention to detail.
• Interest in infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities

• Measurement & Valuations: Assist with take-offs, site measures, monthly valuations and payment applications for subcontract packages (civil, M&E and commissioning).
• Change Control: 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; support meetings and action tracking.
• Governance & Quality: Follow CDM, HSE and project procedures; maintain audit-ready files and contribute to risk/opportunity tracking.

Skills

Strong numeracy and Excel skills

Clear written communication

Interest in infrastructure delivery

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Linxon in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and contractual delivery of complex civil, electrical and commissioning works across Substation sites. You will be hands-on with measurement, valuation, change control and cost reporting in a live EPC environment.

The role offers exposure to multi-site infrastructure projects, with mentoring from senior QS and opportunities to develop core QS skills within a major utility programme.