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Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Team (Thames Water Partnership)
About the Role
Murphy is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Infrastructure team, delivering water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects in partnership with Thames Water as part of the AMP8 framework.
Murphy is a long-standing delivery partner to leading water clients across the UK and Ireland, including Thames Water, Severn Trent, Northern Ireland Water, Yorkshire Water, SES Water, Bristol Water, South East Water, and Uisce Éireann. We operate 25+ facilities under full DBOM contracts, ensuring robust commercial and project delivery expertise.
A Day in the Life
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Commercial reporting & document preparation:
- Internal and client-facing reports (Valuations, Applications for Payment, Cost Reports)
- Support with contractually compliant documentation
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Financial & procurement management:
- Subcontract & material procurement scheduling
- Subcontractor/supplier account administration (requisitions, monitoring, authorisation of payments, final account resolution)
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Contract administration & risk mitigation:
- Change management & maintenance of associated registers
- Identification of commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering, and cost mitigation strategies
- Use of internal costing systems and accurate cost allocation coding
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Measurement & certification:
- Quantity measurement per standard methods of measurement (e.g., IChemE)
- Maintenance of accurate site records
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Financial & cash flow management:
- Project final accounts preparation
- Cash management (WIP control, cash flow production)
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Contractual drafting & risk management:
- Drafting of subcontracts (including professional services contracts)
- Insurance claims identification and policy coverage analysis
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Client & team engagement:
- Attendance at client engagement events for feedback
- Mentorship of junior team members
Requirements
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
- Chartered status (RICS / CICES) or working towards Member status
- Good knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (IChemE particularly recommended)
- Strong commercial realism in financial processes (Applications for Payment, cost reporting)
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Background in Civil Engineering / Mechanical works
- CSCS Card (White / Gold)
Preferences
- Prior experience in construction/commercial roles or water infrastructure projects.
Benefits
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Murphy offers a competitive remuneration package in addition to:
- Holidays: 27 days + bank holidays (with the option to purchase 2 additional annual days)
- Business travel allowance and annual salary reviews
- Above-market contributory pension scheme
- Access to life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced parental support:
- Maternity/paternity pay with a maternity returners bonus
- 2 extra weeks holiday for wedding/relationship milestones (with bonus)
- Subsidised canteen facilities (core locations)
- Commitment to professional development investment
- Additional perks:
- Retail discounts & cashback
- Discounted gym memberships
- Cycle-to-work scheme
About Murphy
Murphy is a Platinum Investors In People accredited organisation, recognised as a sector-leading employer with operating profit up 57% YoY.
With: ✻ Signed order book of £5.8bn ✻ £23m investment in environmentally friendly plant (2024) ✻ A globally diverse workforce spanning 60+ nationalities
Every success story here starts with #MoretoMurphy.
Please speak to James Hing on 07353 134946 if you face barriers to the usual application process.
Notes: Murphy exclusively recruits from within the UK due to legal employment requirements.
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