Quantity Surveyor

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’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X:

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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 

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• 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.