Project Coordinator

Murphy; Halkirk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity/paternity pay

Wedding bonus

Canteen facilities in core locations

Professional development investment

Retail discounts and cashback

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework. The role focuses on finance and project processes, coordinating site labour and delivering accurate reporting to support project delivery.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor, utilise MS Office and PowerBI, and promote continuous improvement across the team. Murphy offers a comprehensive benefits package and a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transaction process role (AP, purchase ledger, procurement, finance).
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to work with multiple systems.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to engage with a range of stakeholders and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute key finance and project processes (raising requisitions, GRN orders, reporting status).
• Coordinate site labour processes (timesheets, coding, overtime requests).
• Process project transactions in the accounting system and generate reports.
• Run weekly management order reports and attend PM/QS meetings when required.
• Promote health, safety and environmental best practices with SHQE.
• Utilise multiple software packages including O365 and PowerBI.
• Maintain diaries and schedule meetings for the senior team (virtual and in-person).
• Highlight process gaps to the Project Manager where financial risk exists.
• Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement and sharing best practices.

Skills

Transaction process experience

MS Office

Emotional intelligence

Stakeholder management

Tools

PowerBI

O365

Internal systems

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Project Coordinator to work with the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework.

Our business is well‑known for its extensive in‑house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever‑changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries – ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long‑standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Project Coordinator

• Take accountability for executing key finance and project processes (raising requisitions, GRN orders, reporting status) associated with ordering materials, resources and plant
• Work alongside Site managers with key weekly paid and agency labour processes (e.g. timesheet collection, coding, collecting overtime requests)
• Use the chosen accounting system for processing project transactions and running reports
• Run weekly management order reports, review and attend meetings with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor where required
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
• A sound understanding and practical experience of working with multiple software packages and systems, including O365, PowerBI, and internal systems
• Maintain diaries and take appointments for team members, including virtual and in-person meetings for the senior team both internally and externally.
• Highlight and elevate to the Project Manager on interventions required on Site where there is lack of process compliance by site personnel that would risk financial accuracy of the project numbers
• Promote a culture of Continuous Improvement and of sharing best practice amongst the team

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Relevant experience in a transaction process role (AP, purchase ledger, procurement, finance) and/or broad business administration position
• Experience working in the construction industry or similar may be beneficial
• Ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• High levels of emotional intelligence
• Working knowledge of MS Office, and a general competence with systems

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

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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