Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25000-60000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Kentish Town Office (2021000049), NW5 1TN |
| Company: | J Murphy & Sons |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 23866-43921374 |
Summary
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 and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy 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 around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy
A day in the life of a Murphy Quantity Surveyor
- Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
- Preparation of Valuations/Applications 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.
- Utilise the costing system.
- Assist in cost control / cost mitigation.
- 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.
- Maintain accurate site records.
- Assist in the preparation of project final accounts
- Drafting of subcontracts including professional services contracts.
- Identification of insurance claims and understanding policy coverage.
- Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
- Cash Management including WIP control and cash flow production
- Engagement with junior members of the team to develop emerging talent within the organisation
Still interested, does this sound like you?
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification) (essential)
- Chartered status with RICS / CICES (or similar) or working towards Member status.
- Strong background in Civil Engineering / Mechanical works (desirable)
- CSCS Card (White / Gold Card)
- Full UK driving license
- Commercially astute with knowledge of common commercial practices (Applications for Payment / Cost and Value Reporting).
- Good knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (IChemE particularly) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
- Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
- Experience within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background.
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy
A day in the life of a Murphy Quantity Surveyor
- Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
- Preparation of Valuations/Applications 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.
- Utilise the costing system.
- Assist in cost control / cost mitigation.
- 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.
- Maintain accurate site records.
- Assist in the preparation of project final accounts
- Drafting of subcontracts including professional services contracts.
- Identification of insurance claims and understanding policy coverage.
- Attend client engagement events for equivalent level customer feedback.
- Cash Management including WIP control and cash flow production
- Engagement with junior members of the team to develop emerging talent within the organisation
Still interested, does this sound like you?
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification) (essential)
- Chartered status with RICS / CICES (or similar) or working towards Member status.
- Strong background in Civil Engineering / Mechanical works (desirable)
- CSCS Card (White / Gold Card)
- Full UK driving license
- Commercially astute with knowledge of common commercial practices (Applications for Payment / Cost and Value Reporting).
- Good knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (IChemE particularly) and Standard Methods of Measurement.
- Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
- Experience within a construction/engineering/similar and commercial background.