Managing Quantity Surveyor

Murphy; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their Energy Team on a significant project. This role involves overseeing all commercial aspects, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring optimal project performance. The company prides itself on innovation and sustainability, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. With a strong emphasis on team development, this position offers a chance to lead and mentor while contributing to groundbreaking projects that secure energy for the future. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen

Professional development investment

Retail discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor preferred with excellent knowledge of contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project and liaise with stakeholders.
• Negotiate terms with subcontractors to ensure best value for the project.
• Monitor project costs and implement cash flow improvement plans.

Skills

Commercial Management

Negotiation Skills

Cost Analysis

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)

Registered with RICS / ICES

Tools

Standard Forms of Contract (NEC)

Standard Methods of Measurement

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work with the Energy Team on the National Grid, Uxbridge Moor Project.

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, analyze & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.
• Negotiate 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 maximizing cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
• Identification and advice upon 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.
• Ensure optimum performance of the 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 synthesize 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 recognized as a sector-leading employer, Gold 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 £3.3b and £39m invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Jack Roberts on 07514 313533 to discuss in more detail.

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