Murphy is one of seven delivery partners on the new Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) The Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) is a transformative new approach, designed to accelerate the delivery of £8 billion worth of vital substation infrastructure across England and Wales and support the UK’s clean energy transition. It remodels how National Grid engages with suppliers, moving to a longer term collaborative approach that builds strong regional partnerships and rewards partners for high quality performance over time. The initiative awards regional exclusivity of substation work to ETP partners based on how well they perform and their commitment to expanding their capacity, an approach that aims to strengthen the UK supply chain, encourage long term investment, and support the development of local skills and capability. It also marks a major boost to National Grid’s ambitious RIIO-T3 investment plan, which proposes up to £35 billion investment in the transmission network in England and Wales over the five years to March 2031, including to build new substations or upgrade existing ones. As part of the ETP, National Grid expects to award around £8 billion worth of substation construction work over the RIIO-T3 period, covering multiple regions and around 130 projects. In July National Grid awarded regional delivery partner status to several successful suppliers, as well as allocating an initial £1.3 billion worth of exclusive work whose contracts will be awarded at a later stage. Regional delivery partners include: Murphy – South west (region one) and London & south east region M Group – South west (region two) OTW – Central west region Balfour Beatty – North east region Morgan Sindall Infrastructure – North west region The awards mean partners will have first refusal of future substation work in the pipeline in their region, providing them with the certainty they need to invest in growth and capability. Two national partners, Linxon and Burns & McDonnell, will support delivery of substation work that falls outside the scope of the regional partners’ portfolios. The ETP complements other pioneering initiatives in National Grid’s evolving supply chain ecosystem, including the Great Grid Partnership (GGP) and a new high voltage direct current (HVDC) supply chain framework. Together, these programmes are designed to provide greater capacity and resilience across multiple infrastructure construction portfolios. The ETP model has the potential to be expanded beyond substations in future to include other network infrastructure, ensuring a consistent and innovative approach to bolstering supply chain across National Grid’s entire transmission network in England and Wales. Liam Corr, Energy Managing Director at Murphy, said: “Murphy is proud to be a part of this new partnership, which builds on our existing strong relationship with National Grid. Our company purpose is to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure, and the ETP framework sets out to do just this – reinforcing Britain’s transmission network for the benefit of all who live here.” Alice Delahunty, president of National Grid Electricity Transmission, said: “Our Electricity Transmission Partnership marks a bold shift in how we deliver vital electricity infrastructure. By adopting a regional, long-term approach, we’re giving our supply chain the certainty to invest in people, skills and innovation. It’s a key step in turning our RIIO-T3 investment ambitions into action and building a resilient grid to support Britain’s clean energy future.” Energy Minister Michael Shanks said: “The clean energy transition is the economic opportunity of the 21st century, with the potential to revitalise our industrial heartlands with skilled jobs and economic growth. This £8 billion partnership from National Grid is proof of that – providing a boost for Britain’s supply chains, investing in the future of our highly skilled workforce and helping to deliver clean, homegrown power that we control.” Pictured: (L-R) Andy Ernest (National Grid VP procurement), Dale Ward (National Grid Head of Construction Strategy), Nick Fletcher (Murphy UK MD), Mark Lissimore (National Grid Director of Infrastructure Delivery) and Liam Corr (Murphy Energy MD). HIGHLIGHTS Partnership will accelerate the delivery of £8 billion worth of vital substation infrastructure across England and Wales The initiative awards regional exclusivity of substation work to ETP partners based on how well they perform and their commitment to expanding their capacity It complements other pioneering initiatives in National Grid’s evolving supply chain ecosystem, including the Great Grid Partnership (GGP)
Murphy has stepped up and into Jobstown Boxing Club’s corner by committing to sponsor the club for the next five years. Jobstown Boxing Club has become renowned for the positive impact it has in getting and keeping children and young people from this area in Dublin engaged in sport. Over the next few months, the club will install a larger training shed and an Olympic-sized boxing ring, to assist their four young Olympic hopefuls- Adam Olaniyan, Josh Olaniyan Tiffany Spencer and Brandon Geoghegan. Murphy is committed to leaving a positive legacy the areas where we work. Over the last few years, we have completed a number of important infrastructure projects for South Dublin County Council, most recently the Airton Road Extension Scheme, which opened at the end of June. We also opened our Dublin office in Cookstown, Co. Dublin last year. Club Founder Amanda Spencer said: “We are delighted to welcome Murphy on board as a Jobstown Boxing Club sponsor. We are very grateful that Murphy has recognised the important work we are doing here with young people in this area. This will help the future of our club and our Olympian hopefuls.”
Unlocking faster, greener journeys Over the last few weeks, colleagues working on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) have been hard at work completing several impressive milestones across five consecutive weekends of critical work between Leeds and York. Murphy is working on TRU as part of the TRU East Alliance, formed of Network Rail, Murphy, Siemens, Systra and VolkerRail. The recent works, which will support the electrification of the railway, have included: Following overhead line equipment (OLE) mast installation earlier in the year, 7.5km of wiring has now been completed between Micklefield and Church Fenton, which will unlock faster, greener journeys in the future. Just to the east of this location, electric passenger services between York and Church Fenton are set to launch in the coming months, following last year’s successful switch-on between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge. In Cross Gates, Station Road bridge was also safely demolished and replaced so that OLE can be installed throughout the area. You can watch the project team carrying out the bridge replacement in the video below. Around 750m of track was renewed between Killingbeck and Cross Gates, which will support smoother, more reliable travel. A new track crossover was also installed, allowing trains to switch lines more easily and give the TRU programme more flexibility for future upgrades. TRU will ultimately see 70-miles of fully electric, digital railway revolutionise travel in the North of England. In addition to the milestone already reached, future plans include: Electrifying the whole route between Manchester and York via Huddersfield and Leeds Installing a new digital signalling system along the Transpennine route Doubling the number of tracks from two to four between Huddersfield andWesttown in Dewsbury. Station improvements along the route to enhance customer experience, comfort and accessibility Improving the railway on diversionary routes to allow more trains to run, helping passengers and freight on the move while the core Transpennine route is closed to deliver essential upgrades. This will provide capacity and reliability improvements for the future too. HIGHLIGHTS Several impressive milestones completed across five consecutive weekends of critical work between Leeds and York 7.5km of wiring now completed between Micklefield and Church Fenton Station Road bridge safely demolished and replaced 750m of track was renewed between Killingbeck and Cross Gates
Murphy picks up a selection of awards including ‘Contractor of the Year’. It’s been a summer of success and celebration for Murphy as the business picked up three awards at the New Civil Engineer and Construction News awards. Starting at the NCE awards, Murphy was delighted to take home both the ‘Contractor of the Year’ and the ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leader’ accolades. Awarding ‘Contractor of the Year’, the judges said: “An impressive presentation demonstrating solid performance growth while maintaining a strong focus on employee development. The company’s zero-carbon and social value efforts are market-leading, and its ability to diversify further supports its growth. The investment in green plant is commendable.” Following this, for the EDI award, Murphy was highlighted as: “A great example of how EDI is integral to successful business performance and is a core part of the global business strategy. The strategy was clearly embedded throughout the organisation. The fact that the prisons programme has now been picked up across the sector is testament to the leadership of this organisation. Many aspects of diversity were addressed, including LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity and NEETs. The strategies were translated into meaningful local impact and social value activities, with feedback gathered from all levels of the organisation.” At the Construction News awards Murphy won the ‘Training Excellence’ award. Recognising our ‘Development For All’ approach. The judges said: “We were particularly impressed by the clear focus on delivering positive outcomes, with measurable impact through internal development and meaningful contributions to the broader sector.“ The annual awards celebrate civil engineering excellence and achievements from across our industry and our recognition is testament to the hard work and commitment of all our teams. Well done to all the teams involved in these fantastic achievements. If you’d like to become a part of our award-winning teams, head to our careers page to find the perfect role for you. HIGHLIGHTS New Civil Engineer ‘Contractor of the Year’ New Civil Engineer ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leader’ Construction News 'Training Excellence'
The first of eight supergrid transformers has been delivered to our Yorkshire Green project. Murphy is currently working for National Grid on the Yorkshire Green project to upgrade and reinforce the high-voltage power network and reduce the national reliance on fossil fuels. This project, part of the wider Great Grid Upgrade, includes implementing substantial protection and control changes at six different substations in the area including new changes to electronic equipment and the associated wiring. The delivery, the first of eight, is the latest milestone in project. Transformers play a vital role in helping to ensure the UK continues to enjoy safe and reliable energy supplies, stepping voltage up or down so electricity can be efficiently transmitted from power generators or safely distributed to homes and businesses via regional networks. Weighing at 200-tonnes – the equivalent of 33 African elephants, the transformer was delivered from Teesport Docks, Middlesbrough, on a specialist vehicle over 80 metres long under police escort and at low speed. Now on site, the transformer will be pushed into its final position over course of a couple of days. The remaining seven deliveries will take place between July and October to the Overton and Monk Fryston sites, with four supergrid transformers being delivered to each. HIGHLIGHTS Once operational, the transformer, weighing in at 200-tonnes – will help to change the voltage of electricity so that it can be supplied safely to homes and businesses. The delivery is part of a package of improvement works to upgrade and reinforce the network in the area - eight supergrid transformer will ultimately be delivered to substations in Overton and Monk Fryston.
50 new bridge sections and a 350m³ concrete bridge deck will replace the original 1958 bridge structure On behalf of our customer, Network Rail, Murphy has been hard at work preparing for the replacement of the Greek Street bridge, located in the centre of Stockport, Greater Manchester. The 67-year-old bridge structure carries a roundabout with four approach roads, and beneath the bridge, five electrified railway lines carry trains on the West Coast Main Line from Manchester to London, as well as routes to Chester, Crewe, Sheffield, and the Peak District. Our team’s preparation of the Greek Street site included the installation of a temporary scaffold bridge, completed over Christmas 2024. The Greek Street roundabout, located on top of the bridge structure, was closed to traffic in March 2025. Our engineers have focused this summer on the temporary diversion of all existing statutory services, such as water and electricity, to ensure local communities have access to necessary services during the work. From 2 – 22 August, an unprecedented 21-day railway closure will take place. The closure will involve lowering the existing overhead line equipment to track level, cutting and removing the bridge in 130 sections using two 1000-tonne cranes. Subsequently, 50 new bridge sections will be installed, the overhead line equipment reinstated, and 350m³ concrete bridge deck constructed. After the blockade, waterproofing the structure will take place, followed by statutory service reinstatement into the new structure, removal of the temporary scaffold bridge, and installation of the new carriageway. Once completed, the new bridge is expected to last 120 years. HIGHLIGHTS 50 new bridge sections will be installed 350m³ concrete bridge deck Once completed, the new bridge is expected to last 120 years
In the first event of its kind, our Emerging Talent and Development cohorts came together to celebrate their achievements. On Thursday 26 June, our Emerging Talent and Learning & Development cohorts celebrated the successful completion of their programmes at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Birmingham. In the first event of its kind, over 100 graduates, apprentices, Project Leaders and Future Leaders from all corners of the business gathered together for leadership and networking sessions to celebrate their achievements and continue their development journeys. Sessions on the day included: The Future Leaders participants presenting the results and recommendations of their ESG business challenge to members of the Senior Leadership Team. Project Leaders reviewing key learnings on Stakeholder Management to conclude their final module. Emerging Talent mapping out their futures at Murphy covering additional training and professional progression. Every attendee also received an award to mark their efforts from John Murphy. Finally, to round off the event, the attendees were joined by Damian Hughes, of the High Performance Podcast, who gave a fascinating talk on how our reactions to the circumstances around us can impact our success. Representing all levels of business, those in attendance have stood out as the future of Murphy. We’re excited to see the next steps they take as they help us to fulfil our purpose of improving life by delivering world-class infrastructure. To find out how you can follow in the footsteps, head to our Careers and Emerging Talent web areas to find the path for you. HIGHLIGHTS In the first event of its kind, over 100 graduates, apprentices, Project Leaders and Future Leaders from all corners of the business gathered together Attendees represented all levels of business across the UK and Ireland
At Murphy, we strongly believe that the diversity our people bring is a real strength This year, Murphy’s LGBTQ+ network and allies are celebrating Pride at several events across the country, including Birmingham, Thurrock and Manchester Pride. Our renowned rainbow-wrapped Pride truck rolled through Birmingham City Centre with colleagues from across Murphy walking alongside. With thousands of people in attendance, the Birmingham Pride Parade is one of the most important events of the Pride period and Murphy is proud to join in celebrating, remembering, and supporting LGBTQ+ people for a seventh consecutive year. Additionally, our Bouygues – Murphy Joint Venture team attended the second annual Thurrock Pride parade, walking and showing support all the way from The Wharf Pub to the Thameside complex. Thank you to all our colleagues who gave up their time to organise and support these events. If you’d like to join them in celebrating Pride, we will be walking alongside the Network Rail team at Manchester Pride on Saturday, 23 August. At Murphy, we strongly believe that the diversity our people bring is a real strength. It broadens our capabilities and increases our offering to the industry. As a business we challenge ourselves to provide a great place to work, where our people can feel secure and comfortable to be themselves, allowing them to develop and thrive in their work. If you’d like to find out more about how to become a part of that workplace, head to our careers page. HIGHLIGHTS Colleagues are celebrating Pride events across the country Our renowned rainbow-wrapped Pride truck rolled through Birmingham City Centre for a seventh consecutive year Colleagues will also be attending Manchester Pride in August
Our Airton Road team were delighted to meet with Minister James Browne, Mayor Baby Pereppadan and Chief Executive Colm Ward alongside other members of South Dublin County Council at the official opening of the project today.The Airton Road Extension Scheme – delivered by Murphy for South Dublin County Council will greatly improve connectivity for this area around Tallaght Hospital, Technology University Dublin (TUD) and a number of other important public amenities.This project saw the construction of a new link road from Belgard Road to Cookstown Industrial Estate in Tallaght, Co. Dublin and fulfils an objective of the SDCC County Development Plan, which promotes and supports the regeneration of underutilised industrial areas.Works included:· The construction of approximately 328 m. of a two-way single carriageway road connecting Cookstown Industrial Estate Road to Belgard Road. The Cross sections of a 6.0 metre carriageway, 2.0 metre raised adjacent off-road cycle lanes and 2.5-metre-wide footpaths.· The construction of three signal-controlled junctions, Junction of Cookstown Ind. Estate Road with Airton Road Extension, Junction of Airton Road Extension with the entrance into Belgard Retail Park and the Junction of Airton Road Extension and Belgard Road.· The construction of associated drainage and culverts.· The construction of boundary walls, fencing and access treatment.· Associated earthworks and appropriate landscape works. For more on this project click here.
