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Quantity Surveyor Opportunity
Murphy is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Infrastructure team, delivering a major water infrastructure project in partnership with United Utilities, as part of the AMP8 programme.
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, where we operate over 25 facilities under full DBOM contracts.
A Day in the Life of a Murphy Quantity Surveyor
- 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.
- Utilise the costing system.
- Assist in cost control / cost mitigation.
- 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.
- Maintain accurate site records.
- Assist in the preparation of project final accounts.
- Drafting of subcontracts including professional services contracts.
- Identification of insurance claims and understanding policy coverage.
- Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
- Cash Management including WIP control and cash flow production.
- Engagement with junior members of the team to develop emerging talent within the organisation.
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- BSc (Hons) Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification) (essential)
- Chartered status with RICS / CICES (or similar) or working towards Member status.
- Strong background in Civil Engineering / Mechanical works (desirable)
- CSCS Card (White / Gold Card)
- Full UK driving license
- Commercially astute with knowledge of common commercial practices (Applications for Payment / Cost and Value Reporting).
- Good knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC particularly) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
- Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
- Experience within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background.
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- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service.
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus.
- Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc.
About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy.
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call James Hing on 07353 134946 to discuss in more detail.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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