Quantity Surveyor

J. Murphy & Sons Limited.; Porthmadog; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join the Energy team in Wales. This role offers the opportunity to manage project valuations, procurement schedules, and subcontractor accounts while supporting significant energy infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree or HND, relevant commercial experience, and knowledge of contracts and measurement standards. This position emphasizes risk management and value engineering amidst a drive for innovation in energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a Commercial role i.e., Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, or similar.
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership.
• Knowledge of Standard Methods of Measurement.

Responsibilities

• Aid in internal commercial reporting and reports.
• Prepare Valuations/Applications for Payment with documentation according to the contract.
• Control Cost Reports to the Client with compliant documentation.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts and payments.
• Conduct contract administration and change management.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Cost control

Risk management

Valuation preparation

Contract administration

Education

HND/Degree qualification

Tools

Standard Forms of Contract

NEC

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work with the Energy team, initially based at Stonecross (WA3 3JD) Jan–June, then onsite 5 days a week at Glaslyn on the Great Grid Upgrade, to reinforce and refurbish parts of the high power network in North Wales. 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract, NEC preferable together with Standard Methods of Measurement.