Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (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 and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power 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 3,600 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. #MoreToMurphy
A day in the life of a Murphy, Administrator
- Serve as the primary point of contact for self-lay schemes, liaising with clients, stakeholders and internal departments to coordinate project activities from initiation to completion.
- Facilitate the process for self-lay installations, obtaining necessary approvals from regulatory agencies.
- Provide technical guidance and support to developers and contractors regarding self-lay specifications, materials, and installation methods.
- Maintain accurate records of projects, approvals, design drawings, and as-built documentation, ensuring compliance with record-keeping requirements.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved in self-lay projects, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and any potential issues or delays.
- Identify potential risks and hazards associated with self-lay projects and implement appropriate measures to mitigate them, promoting a safe working environment for all involved parties.
Still interested, does this sound like you?
- Administration experience in a previous role
- Previous experience in utility infrastructure projects would be a great bonus
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in using CRM solutions along with Word and Excel.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure