Project Manager

J. Murphy & Sons Limited.; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm in the UK is seeking a project manager to ensure successful and timely delivery of HV Transmission and Distribution projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in similar projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive benefits including 27 days holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Subsidised canteen facilities

Professional development investment

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering HV Transmission & Distribution or Major Civils projects.
• Experience of working on complex multi-discipline Enhancement projects.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of projects on time and budget.
• Manage Site Managers and other site staff.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Risk assessment

Cost control

Education

HNC / HND or NVQ Level 5 (or Degree)

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Endure risk assessment are created, in place and reviewed as and when required.
• Will be expected to resolve most operational issues with any business-critical issues referred to the Project Director.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering HV Transmission & Distribution or Major Civils projects.
• HNC / HND or NVQ Level 5 (or Degree)
• Experience of working on complex multi-discipline Enhancement projects, delivering within programme and cost controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to develop close working relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Company Overview

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Information

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