Senior Quantity Surveyor

J Murphy & Sons; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy on the GGP ( ATNC) Norwich to Tilbury, based out of Holton-St-Mary, Colchester CO7 6NW. The role focuses on delivering robust commercial governance, valuations, and cost reporting across a major energy transmission scope.

You will manage subcontractor accounts, procurement schedules, and change control while mentoring entry-level staff, with strong NEC/quantity surveying fundamentals. Travel flexibility is expected.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification).
• 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 Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Strong communication within presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Full driving licence & flexible with travel.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
• Composing of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
• Devising of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
• Construction of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts.
• Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements.
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
• Positive engagement with Client equivalent position and development, motivation & performance management of Entry level staff

Skills

Commercial awareness

Governance

Reporting

Valuations

Cost reports

Subcontract management

Procurement scheduling

Contract administration

Change management

Risk management

Cost coding

Quantities measurement

Client engagement

Leadership (entry staff)

Education

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contracts

Standard Methods of Measurement

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy on the GGP ( ATNC) Norwich to Tilbury

• based out of Holton-St-Mary, Colchester CO7 6NW
• ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
• Composing of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
• Devising of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
• Construction of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
• Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts
• Preperation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Undertake the contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
• Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements
• Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required
• Positive engagement with Client equivalent position and development, motivation & performance management of Entry level staff

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification)
• 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 Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement
• Strong communication within presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
• Full driving licence & flexible with travel