Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses:
Ground Engineering;
Utility Connections;
Murphy Plant;
Murphy Process Engineering;
Pipeline Testing Services;
Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.

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.

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.

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

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 with in a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background.