Murphy is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor with a background in rail/ civils/ contracting to join our Transportation team on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (East) (TRUe)
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s highest-profile rail projects, with specific responsibility for leading the planning of the design and construction of a new rail depot—a critical enabler to the success of the wider TRUe programme.
The role will be based between our TRU delivery office in Leeds (LS9 0SG) and the site in Shipley, with occasional travel to additional delivery hubs in York and Sherburn-in-Elmet (LS25 6JE).
With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, Murphy provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. From Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.
We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation
A day in the life of a Murphy Managing Quantity Surveyor
Manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
Monthly Cost and Value Reconciliation reviews.
Manage project contractual change including variations, contractor’s claims and the early warning process.
In conjunction with the Project Director, manage the project risk register and ensure mitigation measures are reviewed and implemented in a timely manner.
Manage and support the project commercial team on a daily basis.
Oversee project procurement, ensuring commercial advantageous procurement for the business.
Maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
Manage contractor’s cost on a weekly basis, ensuring full understanding of all costs each week. Relaying cost performance information to the construction team to ensure project continually improves the estimated final margin.
Along with the Project Director and Planning Manager, assist in management of the programme.
Continually seek to improve the project performance commercially, including margin betterment, change control capture and avoidance of risks.
Manage project controls including value, cost, production and supply chain.
Still interested, does this sound like you?
Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent (or working towards)
Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial management role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry
Expert knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract such as NEC
Previous contracting experience , ideally in rail
Understanding of programming techniques and project controls
Previous experience of man-management and responsibility for a large portfolio of works or a large project circa £50 million.
Must be happy to travel to sites