In brief
This Quantity Surveyor role manages commercial and contractual processes for energy infrastructure projects. The work involves preparing valuations, controlling cost reports, and administering subcontractor accounts to ensure project financial compliance.
Best for
Quantity Surveyors with commercial experience in construction or energy projects.
Non-negotiable
HND or Degree qualification required.
Worth knowing
The role is based in Tornagrain until January 2027 before relocating to Jamestown.
What you need
Required
HND or Degree qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial role experience
Clearly required in the listing
RICS or ICES registration
Clearly required in the listing
Contract administration
Clearly required in the listing
Standard Methods of Measurement
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
NEC contract knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Prepare valuations and payment applications
Clearly stated in the job description.
Control client cost reports
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage subcontractor and supplier accounts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Undertake contract administration
Clearly stated in the job description.
Identify commercial risks and opportunities
Clearly stated in the job description.
Draft subcontract agreements
Clearly stated in the job description.
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Murphy is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy on on Western Isles linear cable scheme. The role will be based at Tornagrain, IV2 7AE until January 2027 and will then relocate to Jamestown, IV14 9ED. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Quantity Surveyor Aid in the internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required. Prepare Valuations/Applications for Payment with full documentation in accordance with the contract Control of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant 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 Use the cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements. Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required. Assist in the preparation of project final accounts. Drafting of subcontracts including professional services. Still interested, does this sound like you? HND/Degree qualification Proven experience within a Commercial role i.e., Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, or a similar role. Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership. Knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract, NEC preferable together with Standard Methods of Measurement
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