Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

In this role you will drive commercial governance and cost control on major substation projects in Wales, supporting the off-site commercial team and on-site delivery. You will manage valuations, cost reporting, subcontract administration and change management, ensuring NEC-based contracts are adhered to. The position offers exposure to civil/major construction in a forward-looking energy sector with opportunities for professional development. You will work to optimise value while supporting Murphy’s innovative, energy-focused mission.

Pay / Benefits

• 27 days holiday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Above market rate contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Health screening
• Professional development support

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to group procedures and governance on-site
• Prepare valuations and payment applications with full documentation
• Oversee client cost reports with contract-compliant support
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules
• Administer subcontractor/supplier accounts from requisitions to final accounts
• Conduct contract administration including change management and maintain registers
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change
• Measure quantities per standard methods of measurement

Key requirements

• Proven experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor stepping up
• Solid knowledge of NEC Contracts
• Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership
• Experience on Civil Engineering and/or Major Construction Projects
• HND/Degree qualification (stated but not specified)

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication and reporting
• Attention to detail
• NEC Contracts
• Valuations and applications for payment
• Cost reporting and financial governance

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