Job Description

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work with our team in Cork. Murphy Cork offices will be the primary location the role will be based, with site visits to live projects in the Munster region as and when required.

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.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare bottom‑up forecasts at contract award stage.
• Manage subcontract and material procurement schedules.
• Draft supply chain ITTs and terms of engagement.
• Ensure accurate month‑end cost records and project accruals.
• Maintain Cost‑to‑Complete and Risk Registers.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and other required project reports.
• Maximise cash position, including WIP control and cash‑flow planning.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change.
• Lead cost control and cost‑mitigation activities.
• Measure quantities in line with standard methods of measurement.
• Prepare valuations/applications for payment with full supporting documentation.
• Administer contracts, manage change, and maintain commercial registers.
• Manage subcontractor/supplier accounts through to final agreement.

Qualifications, experience & skills:

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying/Construction Economics (RICS Accredited).
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor or working toward same.
• Full driving license.
• Commercially astute with substantial experience within a commercial role in the civil engineering / construction industry.
• Working experience in the use of contracts such as NEC, FIDIC and Public Works Contracts.
• Familiar with delivering civils engineering, mechanical and electrical or utilities projects.
• Good communication skills including presentations and ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Understanding of programming techniques, project controls, risk analysis, contract admin, procurement, cost, claims.
• 5+ years Experience.

What you will get in return

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Jason Reddin on 0872711219 to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.