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.

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Senior Project Manager

Murphy is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join our new United Utilities Enterprise Partnership in the North West, UK. The Senior 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

To be fully accountable for the delivery of the projects, ensuring it is completed safely, on time, in accordance with the contract requirements and to budget.
Sets the overall standard on the projects/contract.
Ensure the project requirements are identified and delivered.
Identify issues and ensure they are resolved in a controlled and timely manner.
To ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed, and delivered.
Line management of Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers.
Responsible for effective client relationship management, collaborative approach and providing updates to internal and external stakeholders on project/contract progress.
Ensures operating plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place.
Will be expected to resolve most operational issues with any business-critical issues referred to the Project Director.
To comply with company standards, policies, and procedures.
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.
Overall performance management of subcontractors 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/wastewater project worth £30 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 (Apply online only) 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 (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed) 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