Senior Project Manager

Murphy Group; Hindley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Professional development

Discounts and cycle to work

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Water team in the North West. You will manage a portfolio of water and wastewater projects from design through to handover, engaging with major clients and leading multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires extensive client-facing experience, strong NEC contract knowledge, and proven capability to deliver on schedule and budget while ensuring HSE and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-graduate experience in client-facing roles within water/wastewater.
• Experience with large-scale municipal wastewater treatment design/ops/maintenance.
• Knowledge of HAZOP/HAZCON and health & safety in project delivery.
• Experience implementing CDM regulations in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Engage with key water company clients to identify needs and support tendering teams.
• Oversee daily management of a portfolio including design, MEICA, commissioning and handover.
• Manage project delivery across programme, budget and HSE performance for all projects.
• Lead and develop staff and maintain professional client relationships.
• Ensure projects comply with Health & Safety, CDM and environmental regulations.
• Review RAMS and technical proposals/drawings for compliance.
• Provide input for tenders and secure new work.
• Develop project programmes using MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Produce project performance reports for monthly management reviews.

Skills

Client facing

NEC contracts knowledge

Commercial awareness

Leadership

HSE awareness

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work with our Water teamin the North West

We provide end-to-end services for major water and sewage companies such as Northern Ireland Water, Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, Yorkshire Water and United Utilities, and for several water-only companies including SES Water, Bristol Water and South East Water.

We also provide a full design, build, operate and maintain service for Uisce Éireann and we currently operate over 25 of their facilities, ensuring they run efficiently and comply fully with EPA regulations.

A day in the lift of a Murphy Senior Project Manager;

• Engage with key water company clients to know their needs, identify opportunities, and support tendering teams in developing compliant water/wastewater treatment solutions.
• Oversee daily management of a portfolio of projects including identification of needs, design development, process, civil, pipeline, MEICA, commissioning, and handover.
• Manage project delivery across programme, budget, construction, HSE performance, and progress for all assigned projects.
• Lead and support staff at all levels, promoting development and retention of key personnel.
• Maintain professional relationships with senior client representatives.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial awareness.
• Collaborate with Murphy teams to define design requirements and deliver technical solutions through a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Ensure all projects comply with current Health & Safety, CDM, and Environmental regulations.
• Review subcontractor RAMS, process engineering proposals, engineering drawings, and environmental compliance.
• Ensure projects meet client technical standards through coordination with internal and external design teams.
• Provide technical input for tenders and secure new work.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using MS Project and Primavera P6 to meet key milestones Ensure adherence to company safety, environmental, and quality systems.
• Produce project performance reports and participate in monthly reviews with senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company commercial and financial procedures.
• Finalise contract documentation with the Commercial Team.
• Manage price variations and final accounts.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• 10+ year’s relevant post-graduate experience in a Client facing capacity within the water/wastewater process/MEICA sector
• A working knowledge of large-scale Municipal Wastewater Treatment including Process and MEICA design and operations / maintenance.
• Ability to demonstrate a detailed understanding of design process’ including HAZOP, HAZCON and all aspects of health and safety in project delivery
• Proven experience in delivery of significant water/wastewater projects and programmes including working closely with supply chain in delivering projects (with emphasis on adherence to deliverables, milestones, specification, H&S, outputs, and quality).
• A strong working knowledge of implementing CDM regulations in delivery of projects.
• Self-motivated, energetic and the capacity to identify critical needs and concerns in project delivery to ensure the project is delivered on time and budget.

What you will 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.