Project Manager

  • Job Reference: 25588
  • Date Posted: 29 September 2026
  • Employer: J. Murphy & Sons Limited
  • Location: Inverness (IV2 7XB), United Kingdom
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Construction
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

A day in the life of a Murphy 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

 

Still interested, does this sound like you?

  • Experience delivering major infrastructure, power transmission, cable, or HVDC projects safely, on time, and within budget. 
  • Demonstrable commitment to achieving world-class health, safety, and environmental performance
  • Ability to manage multiple work fronts simultaneously across extensive linear construction corridors
  • Experience managing relationships with clients, regulators, landowners, utilities, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
  • Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
  • HNC / HND or NVQ Level 5 (or Degree)