Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Murphy is currently recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our award-winning Energy team in the North East of England with projects located in Durham & Stockton on Tees. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will provide assistance, support, and advice on all commercial issues on Power, Transmission & Distribution projects such as Substations. As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will report into the Senior Commercial Manager whilst leading a team of Senior Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors & Assistant Quantity Surveyors on the project.
Following the ‘One Murphy’ approach, we’re able to deliver all aspects of the projects we work on. Murphy has designed, constructed, and commissioned projects for clients such as National Grid, SSE and Ørsted, on both transmission and distribution networks within the Energy sector.
What you will be doing
* Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
* Assist in building a team, manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis - maintain performance.
* Collate, analyze & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.
* Design and implement a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager.
* Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
* Ensure that a review of all of the contractual obligations and commercial risks is carried out prior to the submission of tenders.
* Assist in maximizing of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
* Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
* Assist in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews.
* Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.
* Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored monthly through a detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast maintained.
Who are we looking for?
* Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent.
* Registered with RICS / ICES.
* Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
* Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial role in the Civil Engineering / Construction Industry.
* Understanding of programming techniques and project controls.
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.
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.
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.
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