Quantity Surveyor – Civil & Infrastructure Projects

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

Job summary

Murphy Group, a leading engineering and construction company, is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support commercial activity across infrastructure projects. The role focuses on valuations, cost reporting and procurement administration, ensuring contract compliance and effective financial control.

You will prepare internal reports, manage subcontractor accounts and contribute to final accounts while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• Chartered status with RICS / CICES (or working towards) is required.
• Strong background in civil engineering / mechanical works is desirable.
• CSCS Card (White / Gold) is required.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Commercial astuteness with knowledge of Applications for Payment / Cost and Value Reporting.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts and standard forms of measurement.
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate.
• Experience within a construction/engineering/commercial background is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal commercial reporting and any required reports.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with full supporting docs.
• Prepare cost reports to the client with contractually compliant support.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts from requisitions to final accounts.
• Conduct contract administration, including change management and registers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Utilise the costing system and cost allocation/coding.
• Measure quantities per standard methods of measurement.
• Assist in preparing project final accounts.
• Draft subcontracts including professional services contracts.
• Identify insurance claims and understand policy coverage.
• Attend client engagement events for feedback.
• Maintain WIP and cash flow; engage junior team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Presentations

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered status with RICS / CICES

Full UK driving license

Tools

CSCS Card (White/Gold)

Experience with NEC contracts

Job description

Murphy Group, a leading engineering and construction company, is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support commercial activity across infrastructure projects. The role focuses on valuations, cost reporting and procurement administration, ensuring contract compliance and effective financial control.

You will prepare internal reports, manage subcontractor accounts and contribute to final accounts while mentoring junior team members.