Senior Quantity Surveyor

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Shipley

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer

 A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Quantity Surveyor

Lead commercial delivery on the Transpennine Route Upgrade in Leeds
Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of commercial awareness.
Drive value through cost management, change control, and contract administration.
Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
Positive engagement with Client equivalent position and development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
Engage with clients and stakeholders to shape outcomes and resolve challenges.
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

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