Managing Quantity Surveyor

Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.

Assist in building a team, manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis - maintain performance.

Collate, analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.

Negotiating terms and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers that apportion risk to those best placed to manage that risk and deliver best value to the project and the Client

Design and implement a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager.

Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.

Assist in maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.

Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.

Assist in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews

Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.

Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored monthly through a detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast maintained.

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.

Registered with RICS / ICES

Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement

Capable of confident, informed, quality decision making

Ability to synthesise information quickly and communicate situation reports to senior management

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

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 £5.4bn 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 Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960 464 to discuss in more detail.

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.