(Overhead Line) Senior Project Manager

J Murphy & Sons; Ollerton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a £100m new‑build Overhead Line project in the United Kingdom. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in heavy civils and electrical works, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering projects safely and on time. This role offers a chance to manage large-scale projects while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position requires innovation and a collaborative approach, making it perfect for those passionate about sustainable delivery.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in Overhead Line, including new‑build delivery.
• Strong background in heavy civils within an energy/utilities context.
• Proven track record in pre‑construction and design management.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the project, ensuring delivery to targets.
• Lead stakeholder and customer engagement throughout the project.
• Drive a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across the project.

Skills

Overhead Line Experience

Heavy Civils Background

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Continuous Improvement

Health and Safety Management

Job description

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, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, natural resources, energy 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 4,000 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. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy.

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major new‑build OHL project valued at over £100m. This high‑profile role will suit someone with a strong background in civils and electrical works, proven leadership skills, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of the project, ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost and quality targets.
• Leading on stakeholder and customer engagement, building effective relationships throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Driving a culture of health, safety and wellbeing, embedding our Perfect Delivery philosophy across the project.
• Managing budgets and costs rigorously, ensuring accurate forecasting, monitoring and reporting at all times.
• Overseeing risk and opportunity management in line with company procedures.
• Delivering a quality installation that exceeds customer expectations.
• Championing continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team and supply chain.
• Implementing Murphy policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice throughout.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in Overhead Line, including new‑build delivery.
• Strong background in heavy civils within an energy/utilities context.
• Proven track record in pre‑construction and design management, with the ability to shape project delivery from the earliest stages.
• Significant experience managing large‑scale civils and electrical projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness. Familiarity with NEC forms of contracts.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• A track record of delivering projects safely, on time and to budget.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable project delivery.