Quantity Surveyor

J Murphy & Sons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will manage commercial aspects of construction projects, ensuring adherence to procedures and procedures. Strong civil and/or rail background is essential, along with a relevant degree. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a global company.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong civil and/or rail background is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Motivate and manage junior staff performance.
• Prepare cost reports and valuations for clients.
• Administer subcontractor accounts and manage risks.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Performance management

Contract administration

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Tools

NEC Contract Forms

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’.

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Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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