Senior Quantity Surveyor


Company:	J Murphy & Sons
Salary:	£40000-70000 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	TRU East of Leeds (2021000081), LS9 0NY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on the TRU Project in Leeds and local sites.

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Quantity Surveyor

- Encourage and develop a culture of commercial awareness within the team

- Ensure the site team adheres to group procedures and governance

- Composing of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required

- Devising of Valuations/Applications for Payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract

- Construction of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant supporting documentation

- Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of detailed requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts

- Preperation and management of subcontract and material procurement schedules

- 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

- Positive engagement with Client equivalent position and development, motivation & performance management of Entry level staff

Still interested, does this sound like you?

- BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (or equivalent qualification)

- Strong civil and/or rail background (essential) ideally rail

- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or a Quantity Surveyor looking to step up.

- Registered with RICS / ICES and working towards chartership.

- Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement

- Strong communication within presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others

- Full driving licence & flexible with travel

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