Senior Quantity Surveyor - Rail & Civil (Leeds)

J Murphy & Sons Limited; Knowsthorpe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on the TRU Project in Leeds and local sites. A strong civil and rail background is essential, with ownership of commercial reporting and cost control.

You will manage valuations, subcontract administration, and cost reporting while supporting a culture of commercial awareness and client liaison. Travel and a full driving licence are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong civil and/or rail background (essential), ideally rail.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or a Quantity Surveyor looking to step up.
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts and standard methods of measurement.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Prepare internal commercial reports and other required documents.
• Devise valuations/payments with full supporting documentation per contract.
• Create cost reports for the client with contract-compliant documentation.
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts from requisitions to final accounts.
• Prepare and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Administer contract changes and maintain related registers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Use cost allocation/coding meeting internal and external requirements.
• Measure quantities per standard methods of measurement.

Skills

Civil/rail background

Senior Quantity Surveyor experience

RICS/ICES membership

NEC contract knowledge

Cost reporting

Communication & negotiation

Driving licence & travel

Education

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Job description

Murphy is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on the TRU Project in Leeds and local sites. A strong civil and rail background is essential, with ownership of commercial reporting and cost control.

You will manage valuations, subcontract administration, and cost reporting while supporting a culture of commercial awareness and client liaison. Travel and a full driving licence are expected.