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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: J. Murphy & Sons Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy on the GGP  ( ATNC) Norwich to Tilbury - based out of Holton-St-Mary, Colchester CO7 6NW

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 Senior Quantity Surveyor

Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
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
Positive engagement with Client equivalent position and development, motivation & performance management of Entry level staff
 Still interested, does this sound like you?

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification)  
Strong civil and/or rail background (essential) ideally rail
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
Strong communication within presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
Full driving licence & flexible with travel
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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