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Quantity Surveyor - Major Rail Infrastructure JV London Salary: 50,000 to 60,000 + package Hybrid working The Project My client is a high-profile joint venture delivering one of the most complex and technically demanding civil engineering contracts in the UK right now. The scope is significant - twin-bored TBM tunnels, SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge reconstruction, earthworks, and major services diversions - on a nationally critical rail programme. It's large-scale, long-term, and genuinely interesting work. They're growing their commercial team to deliver an increasing pipeline of work and they are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join them. The Role This is a broad QS role covering both pre and post-contract commercial duties. You'll work as part of an integrated project team, either independently or under the direction of a Senior Quantity Surveyor, with real responsibility from day one. The focus is on delivering accurate, value-generating commercial input across the full lifecycle of your allocated works. What You'll Be Doing Contract management and administration, ensuring all notices and correspondence are accurate, timely, and compliant Preparation and assessment of applications for payment, valuations, and cost/value reconciliation Cost control and forecasting, including monthly reporting on value, cost, profit/loss, cash flow, and budget Identifying, analysing, and responding to commercial risks - feeding into risk and value management at project level Preparing supply chain enquiries, negotiating, administering, and closing out subcontracts Providing contractual advice to the project and site team as required Ongoing liaison with site teams, subcontractors, and the client's commercial representatives Maintaining commercial records, meeting packs, and minutes in line with contract and company requirements What We're Looking For Essential: Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent), or four or more years of industry experience Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Proactive, solutions-focused approach Excellent communication skills Right to work in the UK Desirable: NEC contract experience Major project or tunnelling/civils background Rail or infrastructure sector experience Experience with Power BI Why This Role? Beyond the scale of the project itself, my client is genuinely invested in the development of their people - whether that's APC support, further study, or progression into more senior commercial roles as the programme grows. You'll join a team that values collaboration, takes its culture seriously, and offers the kind of project exposure that's hard to find elsewhere. You'll also be offered a competitive salary and package that includes: Starting salary of 45,000 to 58,000 Travel allowance of 5,000 Paid travel to site 25 days leave + bank holidays Private healthcare Contributory pension If you're a QS looking to get your teeth into something substantial, I'd like to hear from you. Get in touch today to find out more. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

About the Client: The Group we represent are a family run multinational Civil Engineering contractor. They recognise the need to be adaptable to customers needs in a complex world. They respond by investing in a total in-house solution to ensure flexibility, control and above all quality and safety. The clients UK and wider global activities are supported by a structured management approach that performs with seamless efficiency. They operate with integrity and transparency to deliver multi-disciplined projects on time and to the highest standards. Role (Main Purpose): To ensure that all commercial and contractual aspects of the relevant projects are properly managed and controlled in an efficient manner to ensure the maximum return for the Group. Key Responsibilities & Duties: To provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues within the Project(s). Preparation of internal Cost/Value Reports on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Commercial Manager and any other reports which may be required. Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract. Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation. Preparation of earned value calculations and detailed projected project outturn costs on a monthly basis. Preparation and management of subcontract and material Procurement Schedules. Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts. Production and rigorous management of Early Warning Notices and associated registers. Preparation, negotiation and agreement of Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc. To assist in identifying and proactively managing all commercial risks and opportunities and carrying out value engineering exercises. To encourage and develop a culture of contractual awareness within the site team and ensure that the full contractual entitlement is achieved by rigidly managing records, contractual notifications, change control, etc. To utilise MAXcel costing system to help improve cost control and financial/commercial reporting and ensure that all relevant staff are fully trained to utilise the system to its full potential. To ensure that all Group Procedures are strictly followed by all commercial staff. Establish and implement a robust system of site records for all labour, plant, materials, staff, etc as support for cost substantiation in the event of change and or delays to the contract Works. Establishment a robust system of cost allocation/coding which satisfies both internal and external requirements and ensure that it is strictly followed by all the site team. Attend all internal/external financial meetings as and when required. Preparation of project final accounts To undertake any other work as required of you by the Commercial Manager/Project Manager, etc.

J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; water; power; natural resources; and construction & property.Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businesses - Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities. Senior Quantity Surveyor - London Murphy are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to join the utilities civil engineering team delivering major civils projects across London and the south-east with reputable clients. WHY JOIN MURPHY Murphy is all about people...around 3,500 of them in fact! We deliver essential infrastructure projects in the UK, Canada and Ireland that help peoples' lives and local economies to thrive. From wastewater plants to power cables, from residential developments to rail projects...plus much, much more...what we do keeps the country running! Our Water Business is operating nationally providing world-class infrastructure solutions to Thames water, United Utilities, Severn Trent, HS2, Bristol Water, South East Water, Wessex Water and Sutton & East Surrey Water. The Water Business has an annual turnover of c. £120 million. Murphy are working on a number of frameworks in the South of England and the Midlands and future opportunity in London on frameworks and a utility diversion D&B project YOUR PROFILE * Experience within a similar role for a tier 1 contractor. * HND/Degree qualification * CSCS Card (relevant type) * Comprehensive NEC contract experience and demonstrable commercial awareness. * Exposure to the Water / Civils / Infrastructure environment essential * A willingness to travel as the projects dictate * An ambitious leader who is looking to commercially lead on projects worth c. £30 million, drive profitability and always acting with integrity. THE ROLE * Preparation of internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required * Preparation of Valuations/Application for payment with full supporting documentation in accordance with the contract * Management 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 * Challenge & manage in cost control / cost mitigation * Ensure the correct site records are maintained * Have an up to date Cost to Complete and Risk analysis Register for the projects(s) * Preparation, negotiation and agreement of change events, extension of time claims, final accounts etc * Measurement of quantities in accordance with the standard methods of measurement as required * Ensure appropriate Client Management is initiated and maintained MURPHY BENEFITS * competitive salary * car or car allowance * 27 days holiday (option to buy or sell 2 per year) * Discretionary annual bonus * Above market rate pension * 2x charity days/giving back days * Life assurance * Other Murphy benefits include: include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

Manging Quantity Surveyor – Tier One Main Contractor DQ Construction are currently seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a leading global tier one main contractor. The value of the projects ranges from £500,000 to £300,000. As a Managing Quantity Surveyor you will be reporting directly to the senior commercial manager and leading the commercial team of ten quantity surveyors and leading schemes/projects being the liaison between clients and sub-contractors. Other key duties include: • Preparation of internal Cost/Value Reports on a monthly basis to satisfy the requirements of the Commercial Manager / Managing Quantity Surveyor and any other reports which may be required. • Preparation of Valuations/Applications for Payment on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation in an efficient and timely manner and in accordance with the contract. • Preparation of Cost Reports to the Client on a monthly basis with full supporting documentation • Preparation of earned value calculations and detailed projected project outturn costs on a monthly basis. • Preparation and management of subcontract and material Procurement Schedules • Administration of subcontractor/supplier accounts from the preparation of requisitions, monitoring and authorisation of subcontract payments through to agreement of final accounts. • Production and rigorous management of Early Warning Notices and associated registers. • Preparation, negotiation and agreement of Compensation Events/variations, extension of time claims, etc. The ideal candidate will come from a tier one main contractor background within the UK specialising in Civils/Heavy civils/Tunnelling/Rail/Power. You will also be degree qualified (RICS accredited degree), be MRICS or nearing completion of your APC in order to achieve MRICS status. The basic salary will be up to £70,000 + Car + Package for the right candidate. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Stephanie at DQ Constrcutiom for a confidential discussion on your career