Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cork/ Limerick
About Us
Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in **** with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure.
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australia, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, energy and natural resources.
We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Plant; Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services and Electrical Services.
Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities.
Murphy employs more than 4,300 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world.
Together, we work as 'One Murphy' by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
Main Purpose of Role:
Delivery of Mechanical & Electrical commercial services for individual projects
Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
Role Duties:
General
To provide assistance to the Managing QS, and support on all commercial issues within the Project(s).
Team Working
Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.
Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance
Development, motivation & performance management of junior staff
Delegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountability
Commercial Service Delivery
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 and management 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.
Ensure the correct site records are maintained.
Implement a WBS structure to satisfy the Client & Contract requirements.
Assist with preparation of the Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s).
Preparation of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc.
Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required.
Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained.
Helping to maximise the cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans.
Maintain / assist in the production of the margin improvement plan on the project.
Undertake any other work as required of you by your line manager
Corporate Development
Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
Involvement in Business Improvement Initiatives
Qualifications & Skills
Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics
On route to being Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
Full driving license.
All roles are expected to have the relevant competency skills cards
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.
Management of Mechanical & Electrical packages and subcontractors
Estimation of Mechanical & Electrical tenders from first principles
Estimating and take-offs
Experience in Civils and Electrical Projects
Experience in Renewable Energy Projects
Experience in Cabling Projects
Experience in remeasurable works
What Murphy Offer In Return:
Competitive salary and benefits
Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one
27 days annual leave per annum.
Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.