Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cork/ LimerickAbout Us Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 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 projectsEstablish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department. Role Duties:GeneralTo provide assistance to the Managing QS, and support on all commercial issues within the Project(s).Team WorkingEncourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team.Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governanceDevelopment, motivation & performance management of junior staffDelegation of appropriate work to junior staff, whilst maintaining accountabilityCommercial Service DeliveryPreparation 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 managerCorporate DevelopmentAttend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.Involvement in Business Improvement InitiativesQualifications & SkillsDegree qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction EconomicsOn route to being Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.Full driving license.All roles are expected to have the relevant competency skills cardsCommercially 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 subcontractorsEstimation of Mechanical & Electrical tenders from first principlesEstimating and take-offsExperience in Civils and Electrical ProjectsExperience in Renewable Energy ProjectsExperience in Cabling ProjectsExperience in remeasurable worksWhat Murphy Offer In Return:Competitive salary and benefitsDiscretionary annual bonus and annual salary reviewAbove market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one27 days annual leave per annum. Generous Private Healthcare AllowanceDedicated 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.