Design Manager

Murphy; Newry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Maternity/Paternity pay

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting a Design Manager to support our expanding Water & Wastewater portfolio, delivering design‑to‑operation solutions for Uisce Éireann, Northern Ireland Water and other key clients, underpinned by our commitment to safe, responsible and high standards.

Murphy offers a challenging role leading MEICA scope, coordinating with civil, building and process teams, and ensuring robust programme delivery on-site with a strong focus on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or Level 8 Honours Degree in Environmental Science or Chemistry with extensive industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Holder of a certificate in Managing Safely for Construction Managers preferable but not essential.
• Experienced in MEICA engineering works such as process systems mechanical installation, control panels, electrical installations, commissioning and process proving activities.
• Ability to engage with the customer as well as suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project.
• Ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Full Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Lead the construction team in all aspects of the MEICA scope of works.
• Liaise closely and support other engineering disciplines including civil/building engineering and the process teams.
• Facilitate the co-ordination role of the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers.
• Represent the company as PSCS on live sites within your remit and co-ordinate all required documentation to be present on-site and up to date.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

MEICA knowledge

Client & supplier negotiation

MS Project

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental Eng or Environmental Science/Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Murphy is recruiting a Design manager to support our expanding Water & Wastewater portfolio, delivering full design‑to‑operation solutions for Uisce Éireann, Northern Ireland Water and other key clients, underpinned by our commitment to delivering safely, responsibly and to the highest standards.

What You Will Be Doing

• The main duties and responsibilities of the PCI Project Manager are outlined as follows:
• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
• Lead the construction team in all aspects of the MEICA scope of works.
• Liaise closely and support other engineering disciplines including civil/building engineering and the process teams.
• Facilitate the co-ordination role of the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers.
• Represent the company as PSCS on live sites within your remit and co-ordinate all required documentation to be present on-site and up to date.

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or Level 8 Honours Degree in Environmental Science or Chemistry with extensive industry experience.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Holder of a certificate in Managing Safely for Construction Managers preferable but not essential.
• Experienced in MEICA engineering works such as process systems mechanical installation, control panels, electrical installations, commissioning and process proving activities.
• Ability to engage with the customer as well as suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project.
• Ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.
• Full Driving License.

What You’ll 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.

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