Managing Quantity Surveyor

J Murphy & Sons; Uxbridge Moor; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company is looking for a Chartered Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial aspects of a significant construction project in Uxbridge Moor. You will be responsible for team development, negotiating contracts, and ensuring effective cash flow management. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of NEC contracts and an ability to motivate a diverse team. This role offers a chance to contribute to a large-scale infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC).
• Ability to relate to staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the Project and liaise with stakeholders.
• Assist in building a team and monitor performance.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial strategy development

Contract negotiation

Team management

Cash flow management

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)

Job description

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world‑class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, natural resources, energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering, Utility Connections, Murphy Plant, Murphy Process Engineering, Pipeline Testing Services, Specialist Welding Services and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’.

Why join Uxbridge Moor’s commercial team?

This is the beginning of a 5+ year construction programme and an opportunity to join the team at the start. There is scope for career growth and leaving a personal legacy and contribution to the UK’s largest ever substation.

Responsibilities

• 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 to maintain performance.
• Collate, analyse, & 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 the portfolio and tenders with the assistance of the functional manager.
• Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor, mentor or counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
• Able to evidence recent achievements in employment.
• Assist in maximising 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 commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant review 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.

Who are we looking for?

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.
• Registered with RICS / ICES.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Ability to synthesise information quickly and communicate situation reports to senior management.
• Ability to relate to staff at all levels, encourage and motivate people to build team spirit.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.