Electrical Project Manager

Murphy International Limited; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Maternity and paternity pay

Wedding bonus

Professional development

Other Murphy benefits

Job summary

Murphy International Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee multiple projects across Kildare and Dublin. You will drive full contract scope, from design and pre-construction through construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, quality and profitability.

The role demands 5-7 years of electrical project experience, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of EHS/SHESQ regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in electrical projects or a similar field.
• Proven track record delivering large electrical installation projects.
• Strong capability in labour, cost and budget management.
• Excellent understanding of EHS/SHESQ regulations and safety standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate large electrical installation projects from design to handover.
• Develop and manage project plans, PQP, ITP, and construction programmes.
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors; manage budgets.
• Maintain client relationships and report progress on safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Support business development by feeding back potential leads and progressing to Contracts Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Project management

Education

Relevant degree or electrical trade qualification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Documentation tools

Job description

Job Description

The Electrical Services Division in Murphy is recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Manager for multiple projects across the business in both Kildare and Dublin. 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.

What you will be doing:

Managing the full Electrical Contract scope, including design, pre-construction, construction, inspection, testing, commissioning, and final handover. Ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, to the required quality standards, and within agreed financial outcomes. Leading, coordinating, and driving large installation projects, including planning labour, materials, plant, and specialist subcontractors. Ensuring full compliance with EHS, Quality, and industry regulations (Safe Electric, IS, ET&V processes). Developing and managing construction plans, project quality plans (PQP), inspection & test plans (ITP), and the overall construction programme including commissioning activities. Managing technical submittals, RFIs, and documentation in line with contract requirements. Overseeing procurement of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and managing direct/indirect labour within project budgets. Coordinating M&E services and buildability with other trade contractors to ensure integrated project delivery. Building and maintaining strong client relationships, leading meetings, and liaising with all project stakeholders. Monitoring and reporting progress across safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives, ensuring agreed profit margins are achieved. Managing testing and commissioning schedules, including LOTO controls, test packs, and O&M manual delivery. Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality on site. Supporting business development by feeding back potential leads and demonstrating readiness to progress toward Contracts Manager level.

Who we are looking for:

An experienced Project Manager with 5-7 years' experience in electrical projects, ideally with a recognised electrical trade background or relevant third-level qualification. A proven track record in coordinating and delivering large electrical installation projects, including complex electrical services and design-and-build environments. Strong capability in labour, cost, and budget management, with solid commercial awareness. Excellent understanding and application of EHS/SHESQ regulations, ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld at all times. Strong working knowledge of electrical building services systems, including fire alarm, emergency lighting, LV/MV distribution, comms, and security. Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and other relevant software, with strong documentation and reporting skills. Able to lead and drive large-scale projects, work effectively under strict deadlines, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. Customer-focused, professional, and capable of building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders. Experience in heavy industrial or commercial projects is highly desirable. Additional experience or qualifications in ATEX/Compex, or exposure to gas and water treatment (process/automation) projects, is a distinct advantage.

What you'll 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. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. TPBN1_IJ