Managing Quantity Surveyor

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For' by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (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 and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power 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 3,600 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.
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Managing Quantity Surveyor - Isle of Grain, Kent

Murphy is currently recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our award-winning Energy team in on a project in Isle of Grain, Kent. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will report into the Commercial Manager whilst leading a team of Senior Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors & Assistant Quantity Surveyors on the project.

Following the 'One Murphy' approach, we're able to deliver all aspects of the projects we work on. Murphy has designed, constructed, and commissioned projects for clients including National Grid, Cadent Gas, OPA, SGN, National Grid Ventures, on both transmission and distribution networks. Our projects include Compressor stations, Natural Gas and LNG Terminals, AGI's, pipelines and diversions.

What you will be doing

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.
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.
Ensure that a review of all the contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to the submission of tenders.
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.

Who are we looking for?

HND/Degree qualification
Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
Registered with RICS / ICES
Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement
Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry.
Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
Understanding of programming techniques and project controls

What you'll get in return

Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
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
Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy's inclusive culture.

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.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK

If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today