Managing Quantity Surveyor

Murphy; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus and salary review

Pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Private healthcare allowance

Maternity/paternity pay and returner’s

Career development

Retail discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Water business and lead the commercial function on a major infrastructure project in Oxford. You will oversee cost reporting, budgeting, and NEC contract administration, while managing a wide supply chain and delivering value for stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a Quantity Surveying degree, MRICS or working toward chartership, and proven experience on £50m+ schemes, with strong leadership and negotiation skills within

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading commercial activities on large-scale projects valued at £50m+.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience in cost reporting, forecasting, risk management, and change control.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards chartership.
• Experience within the water sector.
• Experience working for a principal contractor on complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial activities across the project.
• Ensure effective cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial control.
• Administer and manage NEC contracts, including compensation events and change control.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, management, and final account settlement.
• Provide commercial leadership and support to project teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Support business objectives by driving commercial performance and maximising project value.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract administration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Murphy is recruiting a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Water business and play a key role on a newly awarded major infrastructure project in Oxford.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the UK's leading infrastructure contractors at the early stages of a landmark scheme that will deliver critical improvements to the region's water infrastructure. The project will involve significant civil engineering works, extensive stakeholder engagement, and the management of a substantial supply chain, offering an exciting and challenging commercial leadership role.

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial function on a major infrastructure project, ensuring robust cost management, contract administration, risk mitigation, and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and supply chain partners to drive value and support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial activities across the project.
• Ensure effective cost reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial control.
• Administer and manage NEC contracts, including compensation events and change control.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, management, and final account settlement.
• Provide commercial leadership and support to project teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Support business objectives by driving commercial performance and maximising project value.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading commercial activities on large-scale projects valued at £50m+.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC forms of contract.
• Experience in cost reporting, forecasting, risk management, and change control.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards chartership.
• Experience within the water sector.
• Experience working for a principal contractor on complex infrastructure projects.

What You'll Receive

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 2 days each year.
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
• Above-market contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay.
• Generous private healthcare allowance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus a maternity returners bonus.
• Additional leave and bonus for employees getting married.
• Ongoing investment in professional development and career progression.
• Additional benefits including retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

About Murphy

Murphy is a leading international infrastructure specialist and a recognised employer of choice, holding Platinum Investors in People accreditation. We are proud of our diverse workforce, representing more than 60 nationalities and a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Please note: Water or MEICA experience is advantageous but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with experience delivering major projects across civil engineering, utilities, transportation, energy, or other infrastructure sectors.