Senior Quantity Surveyor | Cork

Thetrupgrade; West Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Maternity/paternity pay

Wedding bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Cork team with site visits to live projects in the Munster region. The role focuses on commercial management for civil engineering projects and involves cost control, procurement, and contract administration.

Ideal candidates will have a Quantity Surveying degree (RICS) and 5+ years in a commercial role, with NEC/FIDIC experience and strong negotiation skills. A full driving license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics (RICS Accredited).
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor or working toward same.
• 5+ years experience in civil engineering/construction.
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC and Public Works Contracts.
• Familiar with delivering civils engineering, mechanical and electrical or utilities projects.
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bottom-up forecasts at contract award stage.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Draft supply chain ITTs and terms of engagement.
• Ensure accurate month-end cost records and project accruals.
• Maintain Cost-to-Complete and Risk Registers.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and other required project reports.
• Maximise cash position, including WIP control and cash-flow planning.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Lead cost control and cost-mitigation activities.
• Measure quantities in line with standard methods of measurement.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with full supporting documentation.
• Administer contracts, manage change, and maintain commercial registers.
• Manage subcontractor/supplier accounts through to final agreement.

Skills

Cost control

Procurement

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree (RICS Accredited)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor | Cork

Job Location: Cork Office

Country/Region: Ireland

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with our team in Cork. Murphy Cork offices will be the primary location the role will be based, with site visits to live projects in the Munster region as and when required.

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.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare bottom‑up forecasts at contract award stage.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Draft supply chain ITTs and terms of engagement.
• Ensure accurate month‑end cost records and project accruals.
• Maintain Cost‑to‑Complete and Risk Registers.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and other required project reports.
• Maximise cash position, including WIP control and cash‑flow planning.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Lead cost control and cost‑mitigation activities.
• Measure quantities in line with standard methods of measurement.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with full supporting documentation.
• Administer contracts, manage change, and maintain commercial registers.
• Manage subcontractor/supplier accounts through to final agreement.

Qualifications, experience & skills:

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics (RICS Accredited).
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor or working toward same.
• Full driving license.
• Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial role in the civil engineering / construction industry.
• Working experience in the use of contracts such as NEC, FIDIC and Public Works Contracts.
• Familiar with delivering civils engineering, mechanical and electrical or utilities projects.
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Understanding of programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.
• 5+ years Experience.

What you will get in return

• 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
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
  

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. 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.

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