The Electrical Services Division in Murphy is recruiting an experienced Electrical Construction Manager for the Cork area.

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

What you will be doing:

• Overseeing all on‑site electrical construction activities, including installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, to the required quality standards, and within agreed financial outcomes.
• Leading and supervising site teams, including planning labour, materials, plant, and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensuring full compliance with EHS, Quality, and industry regulations (Safe Electric, IS10101:2020, ET&V processes).
• Developing and managing construction plans, project quality plans (PQP), inspection & test plans (ITP), and the overall construction programme including commissioning activities.
• Managing technical submittals, RFIs, and documentation in line with contract requirements.
• Overseeing procurement of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and managing direct/indirect labour within project budgets.
• Coordinating M&E services and buildability with other trade contractors to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Representing the construction team in site meetings, leading meetings, and liaising with all project stakeholders.
• Tracking and reporting on-site progress, including safety, quality, programme, and cost impacts, ensuring project targets are met.
• Managing testing and commissioning schedules, including LOTO controls, test packs, and O&M manual delivery.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality on site.
• Supporting future work opportunities by maintaining strong client relationships and demonstrating readiness for progression toward Contracts Manager level.

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced Construction Manager with 5–7 years’ experience in electrical projects, ideally with a recognised electrical trade background or relevant third‑level qualification.
• A proven track record in supervising and coordinating large‑scale electrical construction projects, including complex electrical services and design‑and‑build environments.
• Strong capability in managing labour, productivity, and site‑based budgets, with solid commercial awareness.
• Excellent understanding and application of EHS/SHESQ regulations, ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld at all times.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical building services systems, including fire alarm, emergency lighting, LV/MV distribution, comms, and security.
• Competent in using MS Project, Excel, and site‑based reporting tools, with strong documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Able to lead and drive large‑scale projects, work effectively under strict deadlines, and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.
• Customer‑focused, professional, and capable of building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Experience in heavy industrial or commercial projects is highly desirable.
• Additional experience or qualifications in ATEX/Compex, or exposure to gas and water treatment (process/automation) projects, is a distinct advantage.

What you’ll get in return:

• 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. 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.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Sarah Barrett on 0873422094 to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.