Permanent Works Design Engineer

MURPHY GROUP; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warrington is seeking a Permanent Works Design Engineer. The role involves civil and structural design responsibilities, collaborating in project teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and experience in concrete and steelwork design. Offering competitive benefits including 27 days of holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Investment in professional development

Qualifications

• Proficiency in design using software and relevant standards.
• Capability to mentor junior staff and graduates.
• Willingness to undertake site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare integrated permanent works proposals/solutions.
• Carry out civil/structural designs.
• Represent the team in project meetings.

Skills

Proficient in concrete and steelwork design

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and in a team

Education

HND/Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Permanent Works Design Engineer

Job Location: Golborne (WA3 2JD)

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Permanent Works Design Engineer to work with Murphy Applied Engineering in Stone Cross, Warrington.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.

Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.

A day in the life of a Murphy Permanent Works Design Engineer

• Representing the MAE team in collaborative project team meetings.
• Reporting to the team Senior/ Principal Design Engineer or Senior Engineering Manager.
• Carrying out civil/ structural designs.
• Undertaking site visits when appropriate.
• Collating feedback on solutions and contributing to lessons learned meetings.
• Preparing appropriate fully integrated permanent works proposals/solutions to meet the company’s bid and project delivery stage requirements.
• Mentoring of junior staff and graduates within MAE.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• HND/ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• A designer who is proficient in, at least, concrete and steelwork design using both software and by hand using relevant design standards and eurocodes.
• A designer with the capability to work autonomously or as part of team.
• A good communicator with a desire to develop relationships across the company.
• A person with an open-minded approach to solving civil and structural engineering challenges to find the best solution from all perspectives of a project.
• A person keen to visit the company’s sites and offices.
• Working towards chartership with ICE/ IStructE.

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. 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. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Michelle Penlington on 07935344342 to discuss in more detail.

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