Quantity Surveyor

J Murphy & Sons; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering and construction company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to aid in commercial reporting and manage procurement schedules. The ideal candidate will have a degree and relevant experience in a commercial role, with knowledge of contract standards. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor.
• Registered with RICS / ICES working towards chartership.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Prepare Valuations/Applications for Payment in accordance with the contract.
• Control of Cost Reports with compliant documentation.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts and payments.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract administration

Cost control

Subdivision management

Education

HND/Degree qualification

Job description

Overview

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’.

A day in the life of a Murphy Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Aid in the internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
• Prepare Valuations/Applications for Payment with full documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Control of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant documentation.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring, and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Assist in the preparation of project final accounts.
• Drafting of subcontracts including professional services.

Qualifications

• HND/Degree qualification
• Proven experience within a Commercial role i.e., Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, or a similar role.
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement