Senior Quantity Surveyor - Rail & Transport Infra

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

Job summary

J Murphy & Sons is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial discipline on the TRU project in Shipley and surrounding sites. The role emphasizes strong rail/civil knowledge, contract administration and robust reporting to the client.

You will manage valuations, cost reporting and procurement, while guiding junior staff and ensuring governance across the works. This is a site-based, hands-on commercial leadership position.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Strong civil and/or rail background essential, ideally rail.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or ready to step up.
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC contracts and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and develop commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Prepare internal commercial reports and other required reports.
• Prepare valuations and applications for payment with full supporting documentation.
• Construct cost reports for the client with contractually compliant documentation.
• Administer subcontractor and supplier accounts from requisitions to final accounts.
• Prepare subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Undertake contract administration including change management and registers.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Use cost allocation/coding satisfying internal and external requirements.
• Measure quantities per standard methods of measurement.
• Engage with clients and coach junior staff.

Skills

Civil/rail experience

Commercial awareness

Contract administration

Valuations and payments

Team leadership

Education

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Job description

J Murphy & Sons is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial discipline on the TRU project in Shipley and surrounding sites. The role emphasizes strong rail/civil knowledge, contract administration and robust reporting to the client.

You will manage valuations, cost reporting and procurement, while guiding junior staff and ensuring governance across the works. This is a site-based, hands-on commercial leadership position.