Senior Quantity Surveyor

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy on Western Isles linear cable scheme. The role will be based at Tornagrain, IV2 7AE
until January 2027 and will then relocate to Jamestown, IV14 9ED
.

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.

• Oversee for the commercial management of a major project (or projects) including managing/negotiating sub-contracts, change management, commercial reporting etc.
• Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
• Management 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
• Oversee Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation
• 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
• Manage costs whilst 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

• HND/Degree qualification
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or a Quantity Surveyor looking to step up.
• Solid experience across NEC Contracts.
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership.
• Experience with in a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background.