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Managing Quantity Surveyor

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd
Cardiff
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 29 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Ref: 225426107

Murphy is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy onAberthaw (South of Cardiff near Barry) OR Llandyfaelog (between Carmathen and Llanelli).

Llandyfaelog is a new substation build, Aberthaw is an extension of an existing substation. The commercial team will be based off site predominantly for Stages 1a and 1b at a client co-located office in Bristol / Cardiff (TBD)

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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.

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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 Managing Quantity Surveyor-

  • Efficiently manage all commercial aspects of the Project and maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders.
  • Assist in building a team, manage the development of personal plans, establishment of objectives/targets for all direct reports and monitor on an ongoing basis - maintain performance.
  • Collate, analysis & challenge Cost/Value Reports and forecasts as required, implement required actions.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions with subcontractors and suppliers that apportion risk to those best placed to manage that risk and deliver best value to the project and the Client
  • Design and implement a commercial strategy for their portfolio and tenders with the assistance of their functional manager.
  • Assist with the development and training of Commercial Practitioners including supervisor / mentor / counsellor role for staff undertaking their APC or equivalent.
  • Assist in maximising of cash position, including WIP control, cash flow production & improvement plans for all projects.
  • Identification and advice upon of insurance related issues, including PI.
  • Assist in work winning duties as required, including proactive release of team members and attendance at Client Presentations for Tender Interviews
  • Ensuring optimum performance of commercial team for the portfolio of work, undertaking constant reviewing for margin gains in efficiency and timely resource forecasting.
  • Ensure that the outturn costs on the projects are monitored monthly through a detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast maintained.

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Still interested, does this sound like you?

  • Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) or equivalent preferred.-
  • Registered with RICS / ICES
  • Excellent knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract (NEC) and Standard Methods of Measurement
  • Capable of confident, informed, quality decision making
  • Ability to synthesise information quickly and communicate situation reports to senior management

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