Energy Transmission Quantity Surveyor – Cable Project

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd; Tornagrain; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support energy projects on the Western Isles corridor, with an on-site role based at Tornagrain and later Jamestown relocation.

You will contribute to valuations, cost reporting, procurement, and contract administration, ensuring robust financial control and adherence to NEC and measurement standards. The role requires a HND/degree and proven commercial QS experience, with RICS/ICES registration and progression toward chartership.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in quantity surveying or a related field.
• Proven experience in a commercial role (Assistant QS or QS).
• Registered with RICS/ICES and working towards chartership.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and standard measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal commercial reporting and other required reports.
• Prepare valuations/payments with full documentation per contract.
• Provide cost reports to client with compliant documentation.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administer subcontractor and supplier accounts from requisitions to final accounts.
• Handle contract administration, changes, and registers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering.
• Apply cost coding to satisfy internal and external needs.
• Measure quantities per standard methods and assist final accounts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract knowledge

Measurement principles

Education

HND/Degree qualification

RICS / ICES registration

Tools

NEC forms of contract

Standard Methods of Measurement

Job description

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support energy projects on the Western Isles corridor, with an on-site role based at Tornagrain and later Jamestown relocation.

You will contribute to valuations, cost reporting, procurement, and contract administration, ensuring robust financial control and adherence to NEC and measurement standards. The role requires a HND/degree and proven commercial QS experience, with RICS/ICES registration and progression toward chartership.