Project Manager - #1727477

Would you like to be part of our winning team and get the opportunity to work on a high-profile project within the expeditious Geospatial industry?

Are you passionate about delivering positive client outcomes?

Want a role with constant opportunity for upskilling and progression?

Then Murphy Geospatial is the company for you!

About Us

Murphy Geospatial is part of Woolpert, a premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees and over 60 offices on five continents. Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm and has earned seven Great Place to Work certifications.

Murphy Geospatial captures, collates, verifies and governs geospatial data, enabling our clients to make informed decisions across the project lifecycle. Proven geospatial solutions through design, construction and inuse phases of projects across six key sectors; Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, Property and Natural Environment.

Founded in 1983, our highly developed workflows have been refined through the delivery of over 27,000 projects over 40 years. The Murphy Geospatial and Woolpert union enables numerous career growth and training opportunities within the business.

The Opportunity:

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Project Manager to join our HS2 Department at Murphy Geospatial. In this role, you will take full responsibility for the successful execution and delivery of projects to the client. You’ll collaborate with key stakeholders, including clients, departmental leads, and fellow project managers, while reporting directly to the HS2 Senior Project Manager.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the HS2 project, helping shape the future of high-speed rail in the UK, and playing a central role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you’re a driven professional with strong leadership and communication skills, we’d love to hear from you.

What will I be doing in my new role?

Project Oversight & Strategy:

• Develop and implement an efficient HS2 project work programme and strategy.
• Ensure all HS2 projects are designed, implemented, and delivered in line with departmental and company quality procedures.
• Effectively manage multiple HS2 projects, even under pressurised circumstances.

Health & Safety:

• Implement and enforce company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance from site teams on HS2 projects.
• Complete project RAMS tailored for HS2 specifications.
• Identify and act upon areas to reduce H&S non-conformities.
• Perform site inspections to ensure MG staff are aligned with HS2 guidelines

Client & Inter-departmental Communication:

• Attend HS2 specific client/site meetings.
• Communicate effectively with other teams and departments to ensure seamless completion of HS2 projects.
• Brief survey teams appropriately on the intricacies of HS2 work involved.

Financial & Commercial Management:

• Track HS2 project expenditure and assist in revenue forecasting.
• Oversee invoicing processes, coordinating trackers to support accounts.
• Promote Value for Money (VFM) in purchasing, ensuring thorough research before placing orders.
• Engage with non-strategic suppliers such as plant hire, materials, etc. specific to HS2 projects.

Team & Resource Management:

• Lead, mentor, and provide training to department staff on HS2 standards and practices.
• Schedule resources effectively, coordinating with other managers and PMs to prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Keep accurate records for performance reviews and raise any concerns to the relevant manager or HoD.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and ensure tasks are well-documented in daily diaries.

Documentation & Quality Control:

• Guarantee all HS2 project documentation is updated, encompassing: Health and safety, Operations, Technical & Quality

Equipment & Resource Management:

• Maintain precise records for all monitoring equipment, delegating as needed.
• Ensure judicious delegation of tasks among team members.

Requirements of the role:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a senior surveyor in their field (proving competency)
• Health, Safety and Environmental Training – SPA, RAMS, lone working etc
• CSCS/MSite/SMSTS
• Relevant Management Training
• Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by our clients
• Full clean UK manual driving License.
• The right to work in the UK.
• APM Qualification Desirable
• Degree in surveying (or related field) Desirable

What key attributes do I need?

• Empathy: Resonates with the feelings and viewpoints of team members and clients.
• Resilience: Swiftly adapts to challenges and changes.
• Conflict Resolution: Expertly manages and resolves workplace disputes.
• Critical Thinking: Analyses complex problems to identify solutions.
• Networking: Builds and maintains valuable organisational relationships.
• Communication: Excels in conveying messages to teams and stakeholders.
• Leadership: Guides teams to meet organisational objectives.
• Problem-solving: Pinpoints and resolves challenges effectively.
• Time Management: Organises and prioritises tasks efficiently.
• Adaptability: Revises strategies based on evolving project needs.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates collaboration among teams.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive basic package plus benefits
• Access to company Healthcare/ Dental Scheme after 6 months’ service
• Allowance payments when working away
• Education assistance and career development
• Access to auto enrolment Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working opportunities (Role dependent)
• Annual salary review
• Early Friday finish
• Referral Bonus
• Service Awards
• Profit Sharing Scheme eligibility
• Death in Service Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program; Including Wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Companywide Social Events

Why build your career with Murphy Geospatial?

• Widely Recognised: We are widely recognised as one of the most experienced, professional, innovative, and technologically proficient surveying companies today.
• Cutting Edge Technologies: we use only the very latest technological equipment.
• Support network: We pride ourselves on our excellent support network of employees and management who are always eager to help each other.
• Equality & Opportunity: We are fully committed to a policy of equality of opportunity in our employment practices.
• Breadth of Experience: We branch across all sectors of industry giving our staff opportunities to gain a broad base of knowledge and experience.
• Learning & Growth: We support and develop our people to enhance their technical and personal competencies towards the achievement of their ambitions.
• Exclusive Clients: We are proud to work with a broad spectrum of exclusive clients.

Murphy Geospatial HR Philosophy

Our people are a critical part of our success and represent the value of Murphy Geospatial through their actions and decisions every day. We believe focusing on recruiting the best people and investing in their development helps us to create an environment where staff are engaged and committed, leading to higher levels of staff and client satisfaction.

Murphy Geospatial are proud to be an employer of equal opportunities. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and relevant life experiences to apply to our vacancies.

To all agencies: Please refrain from contacting any employee of Murphy Geospatial about this requisition. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Murphy Geospatial’s application process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid, unless such agencies were engaged by Murphy Geospatial’s Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place.