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Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Applied Engineering division in our London office, Kentish Town.
Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.
Under the banner of Applied Engineering, our in-house design teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.
A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Quantity Surveyor:
Confident working within a design-led environment and familiar with NEC4 contracts (primarily PSC and ECS options), as well as internal recharging mechanisms and supporting consultancy frameworks.
Support pre-contract commercial engagement and pricing of design packages
Manage commercial performance across internal and external projects
Lead Compensation Event (CE) preparation, valuation and submission under NEC4 contracts
Monitor and report on cost, value, and change for a portfolio of multi-disciplinary design packages
Support time-based cost recovery (Option E), including timesheet validation and Defined Cost substantiation
Collaborate with discipline leads, planners, and finance teams to maintain cost forecast accuracy
Contribute to internal recharge processes and cost-to-complete tracking for MAE resource deployment
Ensure contract compliance with NEC4 and client requirement
Assist in the development of commercial procedures and governance for the growing business unit
Still interested, does this sound like you?
Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS under NEC3/4 contracts
Strong commercial awareness in a design-led or multidisciplinary engineering environment
Proven ability to manage time-based cost recovery and support project cost controls
Understanding of internal cost recharge models and consultancy frameworks
Proficient in cost reporting, forecasting and value management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to liaise across engineering, delivery, and commercial teams
High level of attention to detail and organisational ability
Experience with internal and external consultancy models
Familiarity with NEC4 PSC Option E and ECS Option A/B
Chartered or working towards MRICS/MICES or equivalent
Experience with project cost tools (e.g., CEMAR, Aconex, Excel trackers)