Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor West Midlands

Murphy Group
Full Time West Midlands 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Severn Trent Water Framework - Cannock
J. Murphy & Sons are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to drive the commercial objectives of the Severn Trent Water Framework. The successful candidate will work on water and pipeline projects ranging from £1-40m across the Midlands with primary sites in South Birmingham and wider Coventry area.


Recently acknowledged as one of the Top 5 Big Companies to work for by Best Companies, this is a fantastic time to join J. Murphy & Sons! Take a look at the role outline and if you think you fit the bill and want to work within a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch!


What you will be doing

  • Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
  • Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff and emerging talent
  • Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
  • Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract.
  • Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation.
  • Preparation, management and review 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.
  • Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation.
  • Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
  • Have an up-to-date Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s).
  • Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
  • Drafting of complex subcontract arrangements including professional services & appropriate terms of engagement.
  • Identification and advice on insurance related issues, including PI.
  • Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
  • Maintain / assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project.
  • Assist in work winning duties as required, including technical writing for PQQ responses.
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with the Client to enable positive collaborate working for the good of the Framework
  • Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
  • Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives.

Who we are looking for

  • HND/Degree qualification
  • Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
  • Full driving license.
  • Commercially astute. Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
  • Computer literate with strong skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
  • Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
  • Programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims
  • Experience within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background.
  • Role is primarily site based, with flexible working possible at times where the programme allows and where agreed with line management.

About the project
Severn Trent Water (STW) Capital Delivery Framework for the 7 successful LOT 1 Contractors comprises of a multidisciplinary programme of works covering
Clean & Waste Water Treatment
Infrastructure and
Reactive works across its vast region

For LOT1 contractors this will be a share of around £1.5bn over the next 5 years. The Framework has within it a provision to extend the contract to eight years based on performance.


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.


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


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.

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.

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Murphy Group

www.murphygroup.com
London, United Kingdom
John Murphy
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Construction
1951
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