Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water.
Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.
Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X:
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A day in the life of a Murphy Quantity Surveyor
Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required
Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
Preparation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules
Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts
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
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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification)
Strong civil and/or rail background (essential)
CSCS (White / Gold Card)
Full driving licence & flexible with travel.
Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement
Strong communication within presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
Experience within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background