Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Ground Engineering team based out of Hemel Hempstead, Kentish Town or Wigan.
We have a proven track record of successfully delivering both minor and major works across a range of sectors. We also offer leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) capabilities, investing in digital solutions for new rigs, remote diagnostics and computer monitoring systems of rotary pile construction.
By engaging with our customers at the earliest stages of each project, we build close working relationships to develop efficient and effective solutions to complex geotechnical needs.
A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Contracts Manager
Overall management of project teams during the construction and installation phase of the project.
Co-ordination of constructability input during solutions identification and development phase.
Co-ordination and allocation of construction staff to projects ensuring that appropriate construction and installation staff are appointed to individual projects: based on experience, skills and knowledge.
Liaises with the Project Managers to ensure that the construction resource pool is an appropriate size, with an appropriate blend of skill-sets, for the projected workload.
Overall performance management of subcontractors.
Ensures that the construction and installation teams are accountable for their performance against agreed schedules and man-hour budgets.
Ensures that all construction and installation activities are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation.
Ensures that the duties of the Principal Contractor are discharged in accordance with the CDM Regulations.
Ensures that all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities are carried out in accordance with agreed quality procedures.
Interfaces with the all other functional leaders within the organisation to facilitate successful development of the project from solution stage constructability through construction, installation, commissioning and handover to the client.
Ensure regular input from the Project Manager is gained on third party, environmental and public relations issues.
Still interested, does this sound like you?
Ideally degree educated in Geotechnical Engineering or civil engineering.
Has gained 10 to 15 years’ experience in the ground engineering industry.
Appointed person in lifting operations would be a preference.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to deliver piling contracts, safely, efficiently and within budget/program constraints.
excellent communication skills to effectively liaises with clients and estimating team to offer expertise on tenders