Best Companies | J Murphy & Sons Company Profile

J Murphy & Sons is a construction giant that caters to various infrastructure sectors, including rail, water, power, and natural resources. Today, the company employs over 4,000 dedicated individuals across the UK, Ireland, and North America. Driven by their core values of teamwork, delivery, respect, safety, and constant improvement, J Murphy & Sons is known for its direct delivery workforce that significantly contributes to improving lives by delivering world-class infrastructure.

The company prioritises its employees' wellbeing, evident in its in-house Occupational Health Team and Mental Health courses. It has uniquely designed its Health Hub, a space that promotes healthy food, socialising, and gym practitioners, which won an award in the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing excellence category with Construction News.

Communication is key at J Murphy & Sons, with regular town halls, company-wide briefings, and the unique 'Strategy on a Page' document that clarifies everyone’s role in the business. The organisation’s multifaceted reward strategy ensures all employees feel appreciated for their efforts and contributions.

J Murphy & Sons also focuses on learning and development, providing a full training schedule for apprentices and graduates. Its ‘Development for All’ strategy includes a wide range of initiatives like Performance Development Reviews, giving back days, and professional development support.

The company's philanthropic efforts are evident in their setup of the Murphy Foundation, aiming to support a wide range of causes in the communities they work in. J Murphy & Sons is not just a construction company; it's a community that cares about its people and the world around it.

My Manager

69% of staff agreed

My manager cares about how satisfied I am in my job

The company's Manager Induction and Supervisors Development Programmes ensure managers are equipped to support, trust, and care for their teams. They uphold the J Murphy & Sons values and make sure these impact management practices positively.

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My Team

80% of staff agreed

My team is fun to work with

J Murphy & Sons promotes a strong team spirit through various initiatives. Its 'Walk & Talks' encourage camaraderie and connection amongst employees. Regular town halls and company-wide briefings ensure everyone feels part of the wider team.

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Fair Deal

56% of staff agreed

I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job

J Murphy & Sons’ multifaceted reward strategy recognises employees' efforts with a range of benefits and reward mechanisms. These include long service awards, wedding vouchers, maternity return bonuses, and the ACORN peer recognition awards.

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Our self-delivery teams are essential to making sure we deliver our ambitious strategy for Murphy @ 75. Part of our strategy is to make sure that Murphy continues to be a great place to work where our people feel secure and comfortable to be themselves. Working with Best Companies has given us an opportunity to measure how our teams are feeling and tailor our activities by team – this has accelerated our agenda on wellbeing, personal growth, recognition and giving something back in 2021.

John Murphy, Chief Executive Officer - J Murphy & Sons

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