Quantity Surveyor

J Murphy & Sons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering company is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to work on the TRUe project in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Quantity Surveying and a strong background in civil and rail projects. Responsibilities include preparing valuations, managing subcontractor accounts, and ensuring the site team adheres to governance. This role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, along with a CSCS card and a valid driving licence. Travel flexibility is necessary.

Qualifications

• Strong civil and/or rail background is essential.
• CSCS (White / Gold Card) required.
• Full driving licence & flexible with travel.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting.
• Administration of subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work with Transportation on the TRUe project in Leeds

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

A day in the life of a Murphy Quantity Surveyor

• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
• Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
• Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
• Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting 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
• Positive engagement with Client equivalent position

Still interested, does this souind like you?

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification)
• Strong civil and/or rail background (essential)
• CSCS (White / Gold Card)
• Full driving licence & flexible with travel.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement
• Strong communication within presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
• Experience within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background