Senior Quantity Surveyor

Murphy; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a significant project at Uxbridge Moor Substation. The role involves commercial management, team leadership, and contract negotiation. Ideal candidates should be Chartered Quantity Surveyors (MRICS) or possess equivalent qualifications. This position offers competitive benefits such as extended holidays, a discretionary bonus, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Professional development investment

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with senior management.
• Ability to motivate and build team spirit.
• Evidence of recent achievements in employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project.
• Assist in team building and performance management.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with subcontractors.

Skills

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred

Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC)

Ability to synthesise information quickly

Understanding of programming techniques

Education

Registered with RICS / ICES

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy on Uxbridge Moor Substation.

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.

Why join Uxbridge Moor’s commercial team?

This is the beginning of a 5+ year construction programme and an opportunity to join the team at the start. There is scope for career growth and leaving a personal legacy and contribution to the UK’s largest ever substation.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
• Assist in building a team, manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives / targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis - maintain performance.
• Collate, analyse & challenge Cost / Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.
• Negotiating terms and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers that apportion risk to those best placed to manage that risk and deliver best value to the project and the Client.
• Design and implement a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager.
• Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
• Able to evidence recent achievements in employment.
• Assist in maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
• Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
• Assist in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews.
• Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.
• Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored monthly through a detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast maintained.

Who are we looking for?

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.
• Registered with RICS / ICES.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Ability to synthesise information quickly and communicate situation reports to senior management.
• The ability to relate to staff at all levels, encourage and motivate people to build team spirit.
• Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday 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.
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc.

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Stephanie Fletcher on 07513 706819 to discuss in more detail.

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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