Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to work with Energy on the Norwich to Tilbury scheme, as part of our delivery of the Great Grid partnership (GGP).
The project is currently in the process of mobilising the project teams in order to support the early works, inclusive of DCO support, ahead of site commencement mid 2027. The works are currently split between our regional office in Stone Cross (Warrington), with GGP support in Birmingham and working with the client based in Bury St Edmunds. Once the site is mobilised the teams will be based on site with locations in and around the Colchester and Braintree areas. Construction works are currently planned between mid 2027 and mid 2031.
A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Project Manager
* 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.
* Overall management and coordination of the project delivery, including the multiple disciplines involved in large‑scale projects.
* 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.
* Ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed and delivered.
* Line manage Project, Construction Site and Engineering Managers.
* Responsible for effective client relationship management, collaborative approach and providing updates to internal and external stakeholders on project/contract progress.
* Ensure operating plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials.
* Resolve most operational issues; business‑critical issues are referred to the Project Director.
* Responsible for all commercial activities associated with the project including delivery of the gross margin, cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics.
* Overall performance management of subcontractors regarding the gross margin, cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics.
Qualifications
* Experience in delivering HV Transmission & Distribution or major civils projects.
* Experience within a Project Managerial role.
* 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.
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