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Job Description Role: Quantity Surveyor Location: Chelmsford We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team on-site in Chelmsford .You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial and commercial success of our 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. Key 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 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. About Linxon Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity. We combine AtkinsRéalis’ project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s industry-leading technological knowledge to create a new company, leveraging the key strengths from both parent partners. Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects. As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy and transportation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you. To know more about the Linxon please click on the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CB3IKbcxbs&t=14s #Linxon 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. Linxon is a joint venture company set up by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy to deliver turnkey electrical AC substation projects. At Linxon, we are the experts for substations related to renewable and conventional power generation, power transmission and transportation solutions. Our responsibility includes project design, engineering, procurement, construction, management and finally commissioning. Our team combines project management expertise and industry leading technology to create a true partner for reliable, sustainable energy solutions.