Project Manager

Project Manager (Rail) 

Are you a Project Manager looking for your next challenge working for a leading contractor ranked as a ‘Top 5 Best Big Company to Work for in the UK’ with a robust order book of £2.2bn?

If so then get in touch! Murphy are looking to recruit a commercially astute Project Manager to lead and be accountable for CP6 / CP7 NW & Central portfolio of works, as the Project Manager you will ensure the scope of works are delivered in a safe manner, on time, to the high-quality standards, meeting the acceptance criteria and achieving the expected financial outcomes.

Take a look at the role outline below and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work in a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch!

What you will be doing 

• To plan and deliver work banks within the CP6 portfolio, ensuring work is completed on time and to the agreed standard.
• Sets the overall standard on the project/contract.
• To ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed and delivered.
• Build and develop the wider operational team to deliver all aspects of the project/contract requirements.
• Will interact with the wider organisation to channel resources when required.
• Line management of Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and Section Managers.
• Responsible for effective client relationship management, collaborative approach and providing updates to internal and external stakeholders on project/contract progress.
• Ensure risk assessments are created, in place and reviewed as and when required.
• Ensures operating plans are in place to ensure sufficient resources and materials are in place.
• Will be expected to resolve most operational issues with any business critical or strategic issues referred to the Project Director.
• Communicates developments and significant decisions in the wider business.
• Responsible for all commercial activities associated with the project including the delivery of the agreed gross margin, management of cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics.

Who we are looking for

• AFA (Access for All) Experience 
• Previous rail experience: Earthworks & Drainage, Structures and Property.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to develop close working relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Professionally qualified construction representative - member of a professional body.
• Prior experience successfully managing projects as Project Manager
• Familiar with working in busy station environments
• Experience of managing station fit out subcontract packages
• Experience of managing Access for All schemes
• Station canopy and platform refurbishment experience
• Maintenance Depot Unit (MDU) construction experience
• Bridge reconstruction experience (e.g. overbridges / underbridges
• Good knowledge and understanding of Network Rail processes and procedures
• A true leader with passion for people development, can do attitude and a flare for innovation

About Murphy

• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. 
• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
• Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.

What you’ll get in return

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• 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
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, cycle to work scheme etc

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call xcxcxcxcxc  to discuss in more detail.  

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