Managing Quantity Surveyor

Murphy is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work with Natural Resources on Peterborough Gas Compressor Station. 

We maintain, operate, modify, design, construct and commission new energy networks and facilities across four countries; guiding our customers through the challenges of the energy transition and supporting their commitments to achieve net zero emissions. We provide safe and reliable specialist services as a trusted Engineering, Procure, Fabrication, Maintain and Decommissioning (EPFCM&D) partner. This includes work with onshore and offshore oil, gas pipelines, gas diversions and renewable energies.

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, analysis & 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 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.
• 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.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• 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, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

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 Lorna Rhodes on 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