Senior Quantity Surveyor

J Murphy & Sons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering and construction firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will manage commercial reporting, prepare valuations, and administer subcontractor accounts. Candidates should possess an HND or degree, experience in civil engineering, and solid knowledge of NEC contracts. This role offers an opportunity to engage in significant construction projects and advance career development towards chartership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor aiming for senior role.
• Solid knowledge of NEC Contracts.
• Registered with RICS/ICES and working towards chartership.
• Experience in civil engineering and/or major construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to group procedures and governance.
• Manage internal commercial reporting.
• Prepare valuations and applications for payment.
• Oversee cost reports for clients.
• Administer subcontractor and supplier accounts.
• Undertake contract administration and change management.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Measure quantities as required.

Skills

Commercial risk identification

Cost management

Subcontract management

Change management

Education

HND/Degree qualification

Job description

Company Overview

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951. With a purpose to improve life by delivering world‑class infrastructure, Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, providing solutions to 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, working together as ‘One Murphy’.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Day in the Life

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will:

• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
• Manage internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
• Prepare valuations / applications for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Oversee cost reports to the client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts
• Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
• Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements
• Measure quantities in accordance with standard methods of measurement as required

Qualifications

• HND/Degree qualification
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or a times served Quantity Surveyor looking to step up
• Solid knowledge across NEC Contracts
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership
• Experience on civil engineering and/or major construction projects