Project Manager
MurphyMurphy is recruiting for a Project Manager to work with Energy on NOWZ - Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone - NR11 6LS. This is a full-time, onsite role based in Norwich, England. Murphy has a long history of in-house expertise and a constant push to innovate in the energy sector, delivering EPC projects across four countries and supporting energy transmission and distribution for decades to come. The business emphasizes engineering, procurement and construction solutions, with a track record of working with major energy providers while pursuing sustainable growth.
Murphy values people who enjoy leading complex new-build and upgrade projects, building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors, and keeping programmes and budgets on track. The company highlights its diverse, multi-national workforce and its commitment to professional development and innovation, as part of its ongoing growth in the energy sector.
Murphy is a sector-leading employer with a Platinum Investors In People accreditation, a forward order book of £5.4bn, and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024. The team emphasises a collaborative approach and a long-standing client base across multiple countries, with the #MoretoMurphy ethos guiding its culture.
Steering the offshore wind journey from the helm
You’ll be the central owner of project delivery, ensuring everything is done safely, on schedule, within contract requirements and on budget. You’ll set the standard for the contract, confirm all requirements are captured and delivered, and spot issues early, steering them to timely, controlled resolutions. Your day-to-day will include planning and delivering contract programmes, mentoring Site Managers and other leaders on site, and maintaining proactive client and stakeholder communication. Risk assessments will be created, maintained and revisited when needed, and you’ll handle most operational issues, with only the most critical matters escalated to the Project Director. You’ll oversee commercial activity tied to the project, including gross margin and cost control, while monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring alignment with financial metrics. In short, you’ll manage both the technical and commercial threads that keep a major offshore project moving forward.
What you’ll need to lead offshore projects
- A proven track record delivering oil and gas, natural resources, or major civils projects
- Experience as a project manager responsible for a large scope of works
- HNC, HND or NVQ Level 5, or a Degree
- Experience on complex, multi-discipline enhancement projects with delivery within defined programme and cost controls
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to cultivate close working relationships with clients and subcontractors
What you’ll gain and how Murphy supports you
The role comes with 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to buy an additional two days each year, and holidays that increase with length of service. There is a discretionary annual bonus and an annual salary review, along with an above-market contributory pension scheme. You’ll receive life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay, plus enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus. If you’re getting married, Murphy adds extra holiday and a wedding bonus. Substantial benefits also include subsidised canteen facilities in core locations, ongoing investment in your professional development, and a range of other Murphy perks such as retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector-leading employer, with a diverse workforce spanning over 60 nationalities. The company reports a forward order book of £5.4bn and significant environmental investments in 2024, underscoring a culture that values growth and sustainability. The posting notes that Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
In addition to standard identity and right-to-work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the requirements of the role. The position is onsite in Norwich, England, supporting the NOWZ project at NR11 6LS.
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960 464 to discuss in more detail.
Advice for applicants in this Murphy role
Lead your resume with a concrete record of delivering oil and gas, natural resources or major civils projects, and make clear how you kept time, safety and budget in balance on large scopes of work.
When you describe your experience, show how you planned and controlled contract programmes and how you maintained close working relationships with clients and subcontractors to secure successful outcomes.
Be ready to discuss how you create and review risk assessments, how you resolve operational issues, and what you escalate to the Project Director when needed.
Ask a targeted question about NOWZ, such as how subcontractor performance is tracked on the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone and what metrics Murphy uses to monitor gross margin and cost control on a project of this scale.
How to apply
Interested candidates should consider applying through the standard process. If you cannot apply that way, reach out to Lorna Rhodes at 07801 960 464 to discuss the role in more detail. Murphy requires that applicants have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Due to the role’s requirements, successful candidates will undergo a basic DBS check in addition to the usual identity and right-to-work checks.