Quantity Surveyor
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£48,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2453 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,600, and MURPHY GROUP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2453 Quantity surveyors Most likely code | £34,100 | £38,900 | £43,800 | £48,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Murphy is recruiting for a [[title]] to work with Transportation on CAM - East Anglia - Marks Tey
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 Quantity Surveyor
- Aid in the internal commercial reporting and any other reports which may be required.
- Prepare Valuations/Applications for Payment with full documentation in accordance with the contract
- Control of Cost Reports to the Client with contractually compliant 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
- 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.
- Assist in the preparation of project final accounts.
- Drafting of subcontracts including professional services.
Still interested, does this sound like you?
- HND/Degree qualification
What’s in it for you?
- 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
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
- Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. 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. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960464 to discuss in more detail.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with MURPHY GROUP LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Quantity surveyors (SOC 2453) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~44k in sample- Middle half £39,416–64,948
- Median £52,364
- Going rate £48,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,100–43,800
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. MURPHY GROUP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2453 going rate of £48,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.