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 Senior Quantity Surveyor
Lead commercial delivery on CP7 Anglia
Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of commercial awareness.
Drive value through cost management, change control, and contract administration.
Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
Positive engagement with Client equivalent position and development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
Engage with clients and stakeholders to shape outcomes and resolve challenges.
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
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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification)
Strong civil and/or a background in eithe Rail, Power, Water, Oil and Gas or Highways
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
Previous exposure on large scope of works circa £50 million plus
Full driving licence & flexible with travel