Quantity Surveyor

Murphy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their Energy Team on the National Grid, Yorkshire Green Project. You will play a crucial role in costing, contract management, and ensuring financial compliance throughout project development. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, you'll be part of a company leading the way in energy projects. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, including professional development opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidized canteen facilities

Professional development investment

Retail discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a commercial role, e.g., Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor.
• Registered with RICS/ICES, working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Aid in internal commercial reporting and prepare valuations.
• Control of cost reports and administer subcontractor accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and manage contract changes.

Skills

HND or Degree qualification

Experience in a commercial role

Knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC)

Knowledge of Standard Methods of Measurement

Education

HND/Degree qualification

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work with the Energy Team on the National Grid, Yorkshire Green Project.

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

1. Aid in the internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
2. Prepare valuations/applications for payment with full documentation in accordance with the contract.
3. Control of cost reports to the client with contractually compliant documentation.
4. Preparation and management of subcontractor and material procurement schedules.
5. Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring, and authorization of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
6. Undertake contract administration, including change management, and maintain associated registers.
7. Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering, and change.
8. Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements.
9. Measure quantities in accordance with standard methods of measurement as required.
10. Assist in the preparation of project final accounts.
11. Draft subcontracts including professional services.

Still interested? Does this sound like you?

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

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 2 days each year; holidays increase with length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a maternity returners bonus.
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
• Subsidized canteen facilities in core locations.
• Dedicated and ongoing investment in your professional development.
• Other benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme, etc.

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognized as a sector-leading employer, Gold Investors in People accredited, with reported operating profit up 57% on the prior year. We are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce, representing over 60 nationalities, with a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3 billion and £39 million invested in environmentally friendly plant, there is #MoretoMurphy.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Jack Roberts at 07514 313533 to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.