Site Manager

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, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy 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 4,000 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. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X:

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A day in the life of a Murphy Site Manager:

Manage all on-site steel erection activities, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification
Supervise and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
Liaise with clients, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders
Monitor project progress and report on timelines, costs, and any issues
Review technical drawings and ensure installations meet design requirements
Resolve on-site issues quickly to avoid delays
Manage site documentation, including permits, reports, and QA records
Ensure quality control procedures are followed at all stages  

Still interested.  Does this sound like you?

Proven experience in a Steel Site Manager or similar role within the construction/steel industry
Strong knowledge of structural steel erection processes
Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification
CSCS card (Black/Gold preferred)
First Aid at Work certification (desirable)
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
Strong team player who works well under pressure 
Appointed person (A61) – preferred
Lifting supervisor
Temporary works supervisor
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility to travel and work away from home as required
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines  

Profile:

Murphy is recruiting for a Site Manager to join our Steel Erecting team, based out of our Warrington office.

The Site Manager (Steel) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of structural steel installation projects on-site. This includes managing teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, coordinating with subcontractors / contractors, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

This is a site-based role, and the successful candidate must be willing and able to work away from home as required by project locations.

A day in the life of a Murphy Site Manager:

Manage all on-site steel erection activities, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to specification
Supervise and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
Liaise with clients, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders
Monitor project progress and report on timelines, costs, and any issues
Review technical drawings and ensure installations meet design requirements
Resolve on-site issues quickly to avoid delays
Manage site documentation, including permits, reports, and QA records
Ensure quality control procedures are followed at all stages  

Still interested.  Does this sound like you?

Proven experience in a Steel Site Manager or similar role within the construction/steel industry
Strong knowledge of structural steel erection processes
Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification
CSCS card (Black/Gold preferred)
First Aid at Work certification (desirable)
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
Strong team player who works well under pressure 
Appointed person (A61) – preferred
Lifting supervisor
Temporary works supervisor
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility to travel and work away from home as required
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines  

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary dependent on experience
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
Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc  

About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoreToMurphy
 
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Colin Shaw on (phone number removed) to discuss in more detail