Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Substations EPC (Glasgow)

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

Job summary

Linxon is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Glasgow to support commercial delivery on complex substation projects. You will assist with take-offs, valuations, change control and cost reporting in a live EPC environment, coordinating with site teams and suppliers.

The role offers mentoring and development in a multi-site programme, with exposure to governance, quality procedures and risk tracking as part of a growing energy infrastructure business.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and Excel skills.
• Clear written communication and attention to detail.

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

Numeracy

Excel skills

Written communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Linxon is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Glasgow to support commercial delivery on complex substation projects. You will assist with take-offs, valuations, change control and cost reporting in a live EPC environment, coordinating with site teams and suppliers.

The role offers mentoring and development in a multi-site programme, with exposure to governance, quality procedures and risk tracking as part of a growing energy infrastructure business.