Murphy

About the Company

Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure.

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, energy and natural resources.

We also have 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 more than 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as 'One Murphy' by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.

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Find out more about Murphy at www.murphygroup.com or follow us on social media.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Murphy

Job Title

Senior Contracts Manager

Job Description

**Job title** Senior Contracts Manager **Role Summary** Lead and manage all contractual and construction activities for ground engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, supervise subcontractor performance, and interface with project managers and stakeholders to support project progression from concept through hand‑over. **Expectations** - 10–15 years of experience in ground engineering or civil construction. - Strong background in contract negotiation, project management, and team leadership. - Ability to operate independently while collaborating with cross‑functional leaders. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. - Proficiency in architectural and engineering software is advantageous; BIM knowledge preferred. **Key Responsibilities** - Oversee project teams during construction and installation phases. - Coordinate constructability input during solutions identification and development. - Allocate construction resources based on skill requirements and project workload. - Liaise with Project Managers to maintain an appropriately sized and skilled resource pool. - Manage performance of subcontractors, ensuring adherence to schedules and man‑hour budgets. - Enforce compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and quality procedures. - Facilitate collaboration with internal functional leaders from solution development to commissioning and hand‑over. - Provide input on third‑party, environmental, and public relations issues. - Negotiate contracts, tenders, and change orders with suppliers and clients. - Monitor and report on contract performance, risks, and financials. **Required Skills** - Contract negotiation and management. - Construction project management and scheduling. - Leadership and team coordination. - Knowledge of CDM regulations, health and safety standards, and quality assurance processes. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Effective written and verbal communication. - Familiarity with BIM, digital construction tools, and site monitoring systems. **Required Education & Certifications** - Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred). - Professional engineering registration or equivalent (e.g., Chartered Engineer, CPD). - Industry‑specific certifications in contract management, safety, or BIM are advantageous. ---

Hemel hempstead, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

02-12-2025

Company Name

Murphy

Job Title

Construction Manager

Job Description

Job title: Construction Manager Role Summary: Lead and manage construction and installation activities for large-scale civil and energy infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, quality standards and safety regulations. Expactations: - Deliver major civil projects on time and within budget. - Maintain compliance with CDM regulations and industry best practices. - Foster strong stakeholder relationships across clients, subcontractors and internal teams. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate construction resources (labour, plant, materials) and allocate staff based on project needs. - Manage subcontractors, ensuring performance against agreed schedules and man‑hour budgets. - Oversee quality control of temporary and permanent construction activities. - Liaise with Project Managers and functional leaders from solutions to hand‑over phases. - Control project costs, budgets and resource planning. - Ensure safety, health, environmental and regulatory compliance. - Lead, mentor and develop construction team members. Required Skills: - Proven experience as Construction Manager or similar role in large civil or energy projects. - Strong leadership, stakeholder management and team coordination skills. - Knowledge of CDM regulations, safety standards and quality procedures. - Ability to manage budgets, schedules and resource allocation. - Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities. - Proactive innovation and continuous improvement mindset. Required Education & Certifications: - HNC/HND or NVQ Level 5 in Construction/Engineering (or equivalent degree). - Valid UK right to work and willingness to undergo DBS/BS checks.

St fergus, United kingdom

On site

15-12-2025