Senior / Quantity Surveyor – Cambridge and / or Beaulieu Stations – Location - Sites and Kentish Town (HQ)
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Murphy Technical Services (MTS) is growing, and we are seeking the right calibre of commercial resource to support this.
Reporting into the Commercial Manager leading the portfolio, the right individuals will commercially lead the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems (MEPH) work packages for Cambridge South or Beaulieu Park Stations.
A solid order book attributed to large opportunities recently awarded to the Group means these two schemes provide an ideal introduction into the business unit and J Murphy & Sons as a whole, with the opportunity to experience all aspects of commercial delivery within a project from start to finish in relatively quick succession.
Working closely with your operational counterparts, you would then look to continue these relationships into delivery of our 2025-2026 (and beyond) workload, with a focus round the southern region and central hub in Kentish Town.
MTS sits within the multidisciplined Specialist Businesses Unit of J Murphy & Sons. MTS consists of Murphy Electrical Services, contracting services across our five sectors of Transportation; Power; Water; Natural Resources; and Construction & Property, and Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house, independent engineering design team that is consulted by Murphy businesses as well as external clients as a centre of expert advice.
The business unit provides ideal opportunities for those wishing to take on more responsibility and operate at a business level rather than simply one project; as a commercial team we are delivery focussed, whilst maintaining the Murphy family feel.
An overview of the role:
• Drafting and input on contract and subcontract negotiations, subcontract management and agreement of final accounts
• Ensuring awareness off and compliance with our key risk parameters
• Build on and manage client, supplier and internal relationships.
• Preparation and presentation of monthly project cost value reconciliation, ensuring your awareness and compliance with revenue recognition rules.
• Review and progress the management of opportunity and threat.
• Define and implement a commercial strategy for each project.
• Ensure compliance with year end.
• Preparation of applications for payment to maintain cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production and improvement plans.
• Input into growing your own high performing team, highlighting your resourcing needs to line and project management.
• Mentor and oversee the progression of junior team members (not just commercial)
Who we are looking for.
• Several years of sustained experience in energy, highway, rail, or M&E projects
• NEC experience
• Commercially astute with substantial proven experience within a commercial role in the Construction Industry
• Good knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract and Standard Methods of Measurement.
• Degree or equivalent to support a commercial background.
• Full driving licence
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
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.
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.
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 are unable to apply via the usual process, please contact 07935 344342 to discuss in more detail.
J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK