Lead Quantity Surveyor – EPC Commercial Lead

Linxon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxon in Glasgow, Scotland seeks a Lead Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost control, contract administration and commercial management on EPC projects.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, MRICS/CIOB preferred, and proven experience on large-scale EPC/NEC4 contracts. You will lead pre- and post-contract activities, manage risk, cash flow and commercial reporting.

Join Linxon to help deliver substations and energy infrastructure with a collaborative, result‑driven team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
• MRICS or CIOB accreditation preferred.
• Experience with EPC and NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of large projects across pre- and post-contract phases.
• Provide strategic guidance on tendering, contract options, and budgets with risk and contingency planning.
• Oversee contractor data records, ensure cost control and quality assurance of contracts.
• Lead contract risk reviews, implement risk management techniques and assess project risk.
• Conduct valuations, cash flow management, and manage payment applications.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, cost analyses and financial statements.
• Support change management and variation control processes.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost forecasting

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

MRICS or CIOB preferred

Job description

Linxon in Glasgow, Scotland seeks a Lead Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost control, contract administration and commercial management on EPC projects.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, MRICS/CIOB preferred, and proven experience on large-scale EPC/NEC4 contracts. You will lead pre- and post-contract activities, manage risk, cash flow and commercial reporting.

Join Linxon to help deliver substations and energy infrastructure with a collaborative, result‑driven team.