Murphy is recruiting for a [[title]] to work with the Energy team, initially based at Stonecross (WA3 3JD) from January to June, then onsite five days a week at Glaslyn on the Great Grid Upgrade, to reinforce and refurbish parts of the high power network in North Wales.
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, ensuring their energy security for decades to come.
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 Managing Quantity Surveyor
* Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
* Assist in building a team, manage the development of personal plans, establish objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis.
* Maintain performance.
* Collate analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implementing required actions.
* Negotiate terms and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers that apportion risk to those best placed to manage that risk and deliver best value to the project and the client.
* Design and implement a commercial strategy for the portfolio and tenders with the assistance of the functional manager.
* Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners, including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
* Assist in maximizing the cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
* Identify and advise upon insurance‑related issues, including PI.
* Assist in work‑winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at client presentations for tender interviews.
* Ensure optimum performance of the commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant review for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.
* Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored monthly through a detailed bottom‑up resourced and costed forecast maintained.
Qualifications
* Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.
* Registered with RICS / ICES.
* Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
* Capable of confident, informed, quality decision‑making.
* Ability to synthesise information quickly and communicate situation reports to senior management.
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