Managing Quantity Surveyor in Porthmadog

• Murphy is recruiting for a
• Managing Quantity Surveyor to work with the

Energy team , at Glaslyn on the Great Grid Upgrade, to reinforce and refurbish parts of the high power network in North Wales.

Our business is well‑known for its extensive in‑house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers.

Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever‑changing markets and demands.

Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries – ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning.

We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets.

Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long‑standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

• A day in the life of a Murphy Managing Quantity Surveyor
• 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, analyse & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.
• Negotiating terms and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers that apportion risk to those best placed to manage that risk and deliver best value to the project and the Client.
• Design and implement a commercial strategy for the portfolio and tenders with the assistance of the functional manager.
• Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
• Assist in maximising cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
• Identification and advice upon 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.

Qualifications and experience

• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.
• Registered with RICS / ICES.
• Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Capable of confident, informed, quality decision making.
• Ability to synthesise information quickly and communicate situation reports to senior management.

What’s in it for you?

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

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector‑leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited, with reported operating profit up 57% on the prior year.

With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024, there is truly #Moreto Murphy.

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.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Stephanie Fletcher on 07513 706 819 to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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