Senior Quantity Surveyor

About Murphy

Murphy, with a heritage dating back to the 1960s, delivers innovative and practical infrastructure solutions tailored to client needs. Our award-winning teams have transformed transport infrastructure across three countries, specializing in rail renewals, bridge building, highways, ports, and emergency earthworks. We prioritize engineering excellence to provide valuable, innovative transport solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop bottom-up forecasts early in contracts.
• Manage subcontractor and material procurement timelines.
• Draft Invitations to Tender (ITT) and engagement terms for subcontractors and consultancy services.
• Ensure monthly project costs are accurately recorded, including accrual calculations.
• Maintain current Cost to Complete and Risk Analysis registers for projects.
• Prepare monthly Cost Variation Reports and other project reports.
• Optimize cash flows via work-in-progress control and improvement strategies.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering options.
• Lead cost control, mitigation efforts, and cost challenge processes.
• Measure quantities following standard measurement methods.
• Prepare valuations and payment applications supported by contractual documentation.
• Manage contract administration, including changes and register upkeep.
• Maintain effective client relations and communication.
• Negotiate and finalize compensation events.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier accounts from requisition to final account agreement.
• Keep accurate site records.
• Contribute to business development activities including PQQ technical writing.
• Advise on insurance matters, including Professional Indemnity issues.
• Support and manage junior commercial team members.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental best practices in coordination with SHESQ department.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Preferably Chartered Quantity Surveyor status (MRICS) or equivalent.
• Valid full driving license.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Familiarity with NEC3, NEC4, and FIDIC contracts.
• Knowledge of CESSM4 measurement standards.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in programming, project controls, risk management, contract administration, procurement, cost control, and claims.
• Experience in the water sector and civil engineering is advantageous.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to purchase 2 additional days yearly; leave entitlement increases with service length.
• Performance-based annual bonus and salary reviews.
• Competitive contributory pension plan above market rate.
• Life insurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay benefits.
• Generous private healthcare allowance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave with a maternity return bonus.
• Additional 2 holiday days and a bonus on marriage.
• Ongoing professional development investment.
• Additional perks including retail discounts, gym membership discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Additional Information

Murphy is a Platinum Investors in People accredited employer and values diversity, representing over 60 nationalities across a range of backgrounds and ages.

Applicants must have legal authorization to live and work in Ireland.

For applicants who require alternative application arrangements, please contact the recruitment team directly.