Site Manager

Location: Lowton

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 Linked In, 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…