At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial awareness and manage contracts while supporting your team.
- Company: Join a leading construction firm with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and opportunities for chartership.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry and grow your skills.
- Qualifications: BSc in Quantity Surveying and strong civil/rail experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Quantity Surveyor:
- Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
- Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance.
- 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.
- Preparation 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.
- Positive engagement with Client equivalent position and development, motivation & performance management of entry level staff.
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.
Senior Quantity Surveyor in Colchester employer: J. Murphy & Sons Limited
Murphy is an exceptional employer for Senior Quantity Surveyors, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises commercial awareness and professional development. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for mentorship and career advancement, all while working on impactful projects in the civil and rail sectors. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and engagement, making Murphy a rewarding place to build your career.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Quantity Surveyor in Colchester
Commercial Awareness
Contract Administration
Valuations/Applications for Payment
Cost Reporting
Subcontractor/Supplier Account Management
Procurement Scheduling
Change Management
