Junior / Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Linxon; Wick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Junior / Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their team at Hinkley Point C. The role involves cost management, contract administration, and collaboration with clients and subcontractors on a flagship power project. Candidates should possess strong financial management, analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

10% matched pension

Support for professional development

A collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Junior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent financial management and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs to ensure the project is delivered within budget.
• Assist in administering subcontracts and preparing variation proposals.
• Provide regular financial reports, including cost-value reconciliations (CVRs).

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or related field

Tools

CEMAR

Fast Draft

Job description

Job Description

Role: Junior / Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Location: Hinkley Point C

We are seeking a Junior / Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team on-site at HPC.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in Power Transmission project, delivered via FIDIC terms and conditions.

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.
• Keep site records including labour, plant and material plus progress records using Field View software.
• Analysis site records to identify risks and opportunities.
• Validate and manage subcontractor and supplier payments.

Contract Administration

• Assist in administering subcontracts using contract administration software “Fast Draft”.
• Assist in preparing variation proposals (using site records) ensuring timely submissions and agreement.
• Work closely with the Construction Manager to maintain accurate and comprehensive site records.

Risk and Value Management

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Assist in value engineering to optimise project performance and reduce unnecessary costs.

Reporting

• Provide regular financial reports, including cost-value reconciliations (CVRs) and forecasts.

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:

• Some experience as a Junior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
• Excellent financial management and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., CEMAR, MS Excel, or similar tools).

Desirable:

• Some experience or knowledge 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.
• 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.

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.