Managing Quantity Surveyor

Murphy; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + 2 days buy

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Maternity/Paternity pay

Canteen subsidies

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity on energy projects at Aberthaw or Llandyfaelog, with the commercial team off-site in Bristol/Cardiff. The role requires MRICS or equivalent and strong NEC contract knowledge, managing risk, cash flow and performance across the portfolio.

You will build teams, develop plans, manage stakeholders, and drive value through robust reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.
• Registered with RICS/ICES is required.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts and Standard Methods of Measurement.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the project and liaise with stakeholders.
• Assist in building a team, develop personal plans, set objectives for direct reports and monitor performance.
• Collate, analyse & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts; implement actions.
• Negotiate terms with subcontractors and suppliers to optimise value and risk allocation.
• Design and implement commercial strategy for portfolio and tenders with the manager.

Skills

MRICS

RICS/ICES

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Education

MRICS accreditation

Tools

CostX

MS Excel

Primavera

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy on Aberthaw (South of Cardiff near Barry) OR Llandyfaelog (between Carmathen and Llanelli).

Llandyfaelog is a new substation build, Aberthaw is an extension of an existing substation. The commercial team will be based off site predominantly for Stages 1a and 1b at a client co-located office in Bristol / Cardiff (TBD).

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Managing Quantity Surveyor

• Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
• Assist in building a team, manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis - maintain performance.
• Collate, analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.
• Negotiating terms and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers that apportion risk to those best placed to manage that risk and deliver best value to the project and the Client
• Design and implement a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager.
• Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
• Assist in maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
• Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
• Assist in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews
• Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.
• Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored monthly through a detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast maintained.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.
• Registered with RICS / ICES
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement
• Capable of confident, informed, quality decision making
• Ability to synthesise information quickly and communicate situation reports to senior management

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy.

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.