J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure.
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property.
Murphy employs around 3,500 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
There’s more to Murphy.
Senior Administrator – Stonecross
J Murphy and Sons Ltd are currently recruiting for a Senior Administrator to join our award-winning team. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Senior Administrator will provide high quality general administrative support to the Energy leadership team.
Following the ‘One Murphy’ approach, we’re able to deliver all aspects of the projects we work on. J. Murphy & Sons has designed, constructed, and commissioned projects for clients such as National Grid, SSE and Ørsted, on both transmission and distribution networks within the Energy sector.
Acknowledged within the top five best big companies to work for by Best Companies, there is no better time to join J. Murphy & Sons. Look at the role outline below and if you think you fit the bill and want to work as a Senior Administrator within a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, apply today!
What you will be doing:
* Uphold confidentiality principles in handling and reviewing sensitive materials
* Resolve internal and external stakeholder queries, referring those that you are unable to resolve to the correct recipient
* Monitoring and management of emails for selected members of the leadership team
* Provide a high-quality customer service in telephone and face to face communication
* Maintain accurate paper and computer-based records & systems
* Provide routine and ad hoc management information to inform decision making
* Produce correspondence, documents and presentations to specification using a variety of media
* Maintain diaries & appointments for the booking of work location resources, for example, meeting rooms and projectors etc. for members of the team.
* Coordinate customer meetings for leadership team, when requested
* Support leadership team logistics – accommodation & travel requirements, when requested.
* Provide administration support in leadership team meetings, organisation meeting rooms, taking minutes of meeting, and ensuring actions recorded when required
* Order and maintain stationery and equipment supplies
* Work in accordance with established processes and provide feedback on their effectiveness.
Who are we looking for?
* Successful experience of working in an Administrative, Executive Assistant or Secretarial role and environment.
* Previous experience within a Civil Engineering or Construction environment would be advantageous.
* Knowledge of operating office equipment and IT, e.g. telephone, computer with standard software, fax, copier, printers etc., to access, input and verify information.
* MS package knowledge (e.g.Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project)
* Literate and numerate with proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office applications.
* Excellent customer service skills, positive approach to your work with a can-do attitude
About Murphy
* Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
* Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
* Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.
What you’ll get in return
* Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
* 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
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
* Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
* Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
* Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.
If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today
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