Senior Building Site Manager - Golborne

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
Senior Building Site Manager (Construction)
- Murphy's new office site, Golborne ( WA3) Murphy have recently started constructing their new "Super Hub" office and depot facility in Golborne. The state of the art "Super Hub" includes an office building, workshops, yard and open storage as well as new vehicular accesses and car parking. As part of the plans, the existing buildings will be demolished and transformed into a 26-home development backing onto a new public greenspace. Dubbed the ‘ Super Hub’, it represents more than a £35m investment in Wigan and the local community This is a high profile project to be involved with and will push boundaries and show case Murphy talents. Recently recognised as one of the Best Big Company in the UK to work in 2023 by Best Companies there really is no better time to join Murphy. Take a look at the role outline and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work within a team that rewards performance ,drives personal development and offers a great working environment and you have experince as a Senior Site Manager in buildings and construction we want to hear from you!
What you will be doing
- Ability to organise resources, set out priorities, and work within budget & programme timescales
- Understand and interpret construction phase & site quality plans with quick mobilisation ability
- Management of site workers, subcontractors, and all general works on site
- Ensuring Safety documentation (QA plans – ITP’s and Risk Assessments / Method Statements) are developed and enacted on site
- Help to reduce construction associated costs
- Planning and programming of current and future works (Short Term Programmes)
- Completion of As built drawings for handover files
- Monitor progress periodically against the project plan and monitor expenditure, resolving
- issues but may escalate critical operational issues to the Senior Project Manager
- Line management of Site Managers / Site Supervisors.
- Review plant, labour and materials to ensure resources are in place for the short to medium term (1-3 months).
- Liaise with the Senior Project Manager to resolve any technical issues and ensure works are carried out in accordance with the Specification.
- To comply with company standards, policies and procedures.
- Responsible for a team of General Foreman and workflow supervisors.
- Responsible for a contract with a turnover of up to £1million to £15million per annum.
- May contribute to procurement of resources but will not have direct financial responsibility.
Who we are looking for
- Previous experience in large build construction projects, specifically concrete frame buildings
- Experience working as a Senior Site Manager on projects with a value of between £20million to £40million
- Extensive background in Site/Contract Management delivering contracts of similar value.
- HNC Building Studies or a degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or relevant experience
- Solid health and safety knowledge and will hold a health and safety related qualification.
- SMSTS and NEC Engineering & Construction Contract experience
- Full Driving License Essential