Project manager

Recently named as one of the #39;Best Big Companies to Work For rsquo; 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 ndash; 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 lsquo;One Murphy rsquo; - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy Project Manager - Midlands or London based Would you like to join one of the UK #39;s Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Murphy is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our fabulous Murphy Utility Connectons team . The PM will cover sites and projects either across the Midlands or London and the South. Murphy is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Project Manager will lead and be accountable for larger and more complicated project(s) ensuring that the scope of works is delivered in a safe manner, on time, to the required quality standards, meeting the acceptance criteria and achieving the expected financial outcomes. . What you will be doing: 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. 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. To ensure contract programmes are planned, reviewed, and delivered. 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 issues referred to the Project Director. To comply with company standards, policies, and procedures. Responsible for all commercial activities associated with the project including the delivery of the gross margin, management of cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics. Overall performance management of subcontractors of the gross margin, management of cost control and other key commercial and financial metrics. Who are we looking for? Must have experience in multi utilities, water, gas and electricity. Previous experience within a Project Managerial role HNC / HND or NVQ Level 5 (or Degree) Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to develop close working relationships with clients and subcontractors. Expertise in the use and interpretation of project controls to review the status of a project. A true leader with passion for people development, can do attitude and a flare for innovation