Senior Quantity Surveyor

J Murphy & Sons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the team on the TRUe project in Leeds. The successful candidate will lead commercial delivery, mentor junior staff, and drive value through effective cost management. Candidates must have a strong civil or rail background, relevant degree, and be working towards RICS/ICES chartership. The role requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery on the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of commercial awareness.
• Drive value through cost management and change control.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to shape outcomes.
• Prepare internal commercial reporting and valuations.

Skills

Strong civil and/or rail background

Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC)

Strong communication and presentation skills

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor

Full driving licence

Education

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with Transportation on the TRUe project in Leeds.

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery on the Transpennine Route Upgrade in Leeds
• Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of commercial awareness
• Drive value through cost management, change control, and contract administration
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
• Engage with Client equivalent position and development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to shape outcomes and resolve challenges
• Prepare 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
• Construct cost reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
• Administer subcontractor / supplier accounts from detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to final accounts
• Prepare and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintaining registers
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
• Use cost allocation / coding that satisfies internal and external requirements
• Measure quantities in accordance with standard methods of measurement as required

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Strong civil and/or rail background (essential), ideally rail
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or as a Quantity Surveyor looking to step up
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to negotiate and persuade
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel