Murphy Quantity Surveyor

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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.

- Assist in cost control / cost mitigation.

- 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.

- Maintain accurate site records.

- 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 within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background.

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'