Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a l.....
Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
Project Manager
Murphy is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our new United Utilities Enterprise Partnership in the North West, UK. The Project Manager will lead and be accountable for the project, ensuring that the scope of works is delivered in a safe manner, on time, to the required quality standards, meeting the acceptance criteria and achieving the expected financial outcomes. Take a look at the role outline below and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work in a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch! What you will be doing
- Plan and deliver all work on a medium sized site or many smaller sites, ensuring work is completed on time and to the correct standard.
- Ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed and delivered.
- Build and develop the wider operational team to deliver all aspects of the project/contract requirements.
- Line management of Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers.
- Responsible for effective client relationship management and provides updates to internal and external stakeholders on project/contract progress.
- Ensure risk assessments are created, in place and reviewed as and when required.
- Ensures operating plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place.
- Responsible for a contract with an indicative turnover of between £1M
- £15M per annum
- Responsible for all commercial activities associated with the project including the delivery of the gross margin, management of cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics.
Who we’re looking for
- Successful experience as a Project Manager with demonstrable acumen to deliver a good profit margin
- Previous experience on a water/utilities project worth £15 million +
- Proven ability to lead teams and performance manage
- IT literate: Microsoft Office etc
- Experience of planning and estimating
About the Project The investment for 2025-2030 is United Utilities biggest ever environmental programme to deliver cleaner rivers and more reliable water supplies. Delivering circa £3bn of major infrastructure and non-infrastructure programmes, the work will include upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing spills from storm overflows.
About Murphy
- Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
- Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
- Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.
What you’ll get in return
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- 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
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, cycle to work scheme etc
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.
If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please contact Isobel Town on 07714 688040 or Email: isobeltown@murphygroup.co.uk to discuss in more detail.
J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK
Project Manager
Murphy is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our new United Utilities Enterprise Partnership in the North West, UK. The Project Manager will lead and be accountable for the project, ensuring that the scope of works is delivered in a safe manner, on time, to the required quality standards, meeting the acceptance criteria and achieving the expected financial outcomes. Take a look at the role outline below and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work in a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch! What you will be doing
- Plan and deliver all work on a medium sized site or many smaller sites, ensuring work is completed on time and to the correct standard.
- Ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed and delivered.
- Build and develop the wider operational team to deliver all aspects of the project/contract requirements.
- Line management of Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers.
- Responsible for effective client relationship management and provides updates to internal and external stakeholders on project/contract progress.
- Ensure risk assessments are created, in place and reviewed as and when required.
- Ensures operating plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place.
- Responsible for a contract with an indicative turnover of between £1M
- £15M per annum
- Responsible for all commercial activities associated with the project including the delivery of the gross margin, management of cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics.
Who we’re looking for
- Successful experience as a Project Manager with demonstrable acumen to deliver a good profit margin
- Previous experience on a water/utilities project worth £15 million +
- Proven ability to lead teams and performance manage
- IT literate: Microsoft Office etc
- Experience of planning and estimating
About the Project The investment for 2025-2030 is United Utilities biggest ever environmental programme to deliver cleaner rivers and more reliable water supplies. Delivering circa £3bn of major infrastructure and non-infrastructure programmes, the work will include upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing spills from storm overflows.
About Murphy
- Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
- Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
- Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.
What you’ll get in return
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- 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
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, cycle to work scheme etc
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.
If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please contact Isobel Town on 07714 688040 or Email: isobeltown@murphygroup.co.uk to discuss in more detail.
J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK
