Quantity Surveyor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy on GGP from Norwich to Tilbury, based at Holton-St-Mary, Colchester. The role focuses on commercial reporting, valuations, cost control, subcontract administration and final accounts.

You will need proven experience in a commercial role (Assistant QS or QS), be registered with RICS/ICES and working towards chartership; strong knowledge of NEC contracts and standard methods of measurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Commercial role i.e., Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor.
• Registered with RICS/ICES and working towards chartership.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts and Standard Methods of Measurement.

Responsibilities

• Aid in internal commercial reporting and other required reports.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with full documentation per contract.
• Control of cost reports to client with contractually compliant documentation.
• Prepare and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts from requisitions to final accounts.
• Undertake contract administration including change management and registers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Use cost allocation/coding to satisfy internal and external requirements.
• Measure quantities per standard methods of measurement.
• Assist in preparation of project final accounts.
• Draft subcontracts including professional services.

Skills

Commercial experience

NEC contracts knowledge

Education

RICS/ICES registration in progress

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a [[title]] to work with Energy on GGP ( ATNC) Norwich to Tilbury

• based out of Holton-St-Mary, Colchester CO7 6NW

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 Quantity Surveyor

• 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.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• 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