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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: J Murphy & Sons Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy on the GGP (ATNC) Norwich – based out of Holton-St-Mary, Colchester CO7 6NW
.

Murphy delivers Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects and technical solutions across the conventional power and energy transition markets.

Responsibilities
  • Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team
  • Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
  • Compose internal commercial reporting and any other required reports
  • Develop valuations/applications for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract
  • Construct cost reports for the client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
  • Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts
  • Prepare and manage subcontract and material procurement schedules
  • Undertake contract administration, including change management and maintain associated registers
  • Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
  • Use cost allocation/coding to satisfy both internal and external requirements
  • Measure quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required
  • Engage positively with the client equivalent position and develop, motivate & manage entry‑level staff
Qualifications
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification)
  • Strong civil and/or rail background (essential), preferably 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 skills in presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others
  • Full driving licence and flexible with travel
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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