Lead Quantity Surveyor

Linxon; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join their team in London. This role involves managing costs, contract administration under NEC 4 Option C, and delivering financial reports for a major substation project. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in construction or infrastructure projects and expertise in NEC 4 contracts. A competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid work model

10% matched pension

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC 4 contracts, particularly Option C.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs to ensure budget compliance.
• Administer the NEC 4 Option C contract.
• Provide regular financial reports, including forecasts.

Skills

Proven experience as a Lead Quantity Surveyor

Strong knowledge of NEC 4 contracts

Excellent financial management skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in relevant software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or related field

Tools

CEMAR

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Role: Lead Quantity Surveyor

Location: London

We are seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team on-site in London. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in a 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.

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 Lead 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.

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.