Site Manager

Murphy; Cannock; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Maternity/paternity pay

Marriage bonus

Canteen facilities

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting a Site Manager to work on Energy for WRIP (pipeline in Cotswolds), initially based at Wigan onsite from January 2027. The role demands extensive site/contract management experience for civil engineering/construction schemes, with health and safety qualifications.

You will coordinate multiple subcontractors, liaise with the client, and support project management to deliver on time and to the required standards.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as a Site Manager or be ready to step up.
• Ideally gas experience or linear project knowledge.
• HNC Building Studies or degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management.
• Experience delivering Civil Engineering/ Construction Schemes.
• Extensive background in site/contract management for contracts of similar value.
• Solid health and safety knowledge and a related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Murphy PM in planning and delivering all work to on-time, on-budget and to the agreed standard.
• Ensure risk assessments are created, in place and reviewed as required.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors to align with project quality requirements.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and report progress with photos.
• Liaise with the Client and Project Manager to resolve technical issues outside the scope of works.
• Control of Operation Procedures and Work Instructions on the Project.

Skills

Site management

Gas experience

Civil engineering

Construction management

Health and safety qualification

Education

HNC Building Studies

Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Site Manager to work with Energy for WRIP (pipeline in Cotswolds) Initally based at Wigan onsite from January 2027

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 Site Manager

• Assisting Murphy PM in matters relating to the Project with the Client and the Regulatory Authorities, and any other associated parties.
• Assisting Murphy PM Plan and deliver all work ensuring it is completed on time and to the agreed standard.
• Assisting Murphy PM to ensure risk assessments are created, in place and reviewed as and when required.
• Weekly review of plant, labour and materials to ensure resources are in place and in line with forecasted expenditure.
• Production of time sheets
• Weekly Allocation sheets submitted to QS's for review and issuing to Client.
• Plant List review completed every week and any queries issued .
• Liaise with the Project Manager to resolve any technical issues outside of the scope of works.
• Co-ordination and supervision of various Subcontractors in the performance of their assigned Scope of Work and for execution of work in a manner that this consistent with Project Quality requirements.
• Ensuring that prescribed Project requirements are properly implemented, controlled and effectively documented.
• Having knowledge of Project requirements and for requesting technical assistance and services from the Project Engineers as required.
• Liaison with the Client.
• Providing construction and technical assistance to Project Management.
• Ensuring all Construction Managers have the relevant information to carry out their duties.
• Control of Operation Procedures and Work Instructions to be implemented on the Project.
• Manage Sensible Monitoring Plans.
• Compliance with all responsibilities detailed in Construction Phase Plan, Project Quality Plan and Environmental Plan
• Attend Weekly Progress Meeting and produce report showing progress in the week and any potential issues with Photos

Still interested does this sound like you?

• Must have previous experience as a Site Manger or looking to take the next step up
• Ideally with gas experience and or linear project knowledge.
• HNC Building Studies or a degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management.
• Experience in delivering Civil Engineering / Construction Schemes.
• Extensive background in site/contract management delivering contracts of similar value.
• Solid health and safety knowledge and will hold a health and safety related qualification

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

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