Principal Engineer - Civil/Structural

MURPHY GROUP; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warrington is seeking a Principal Engineer - Civil/Structural to lead design efforts in water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, ensure financial viability, and mentor junior engineers. The role offers a diverse and supportive environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Investment in professional development

Qualifications

• Strong analysis and design skills with the ability to interpret design requirements.
• Preferably Chartered with ICE and/or IStructE.

Responsibilities

• Manage project deliverables and costs.
• Prepare integrated permanent works proposals/solutions.
• Mentor staff at all levels including graduates.
• Conduct site visits when necessary.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Civil engineering design

Analytical skills

Education

HND/Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Civil/Structural

Job Location: Golborne (WA3 2JD), United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Principal Engineer - Civil/Structural to work with our Applied Engineering Team in our Warrington office. Join Murphy as a Principal Civil/Structural Permanent Works Design Engineer and take a leading role in delivering critical water infrastructure across the UK. Working on AMP8 frameworks with clients like United Utilities, Severn Trent Water, and Thames Water, you’ll be at the heart of our self-delivery model, integrating both design and construction to deliver efficient, buildable, and sustainable solutions.

From shafts and buried chambers to foundations, tanks, drainage, and roads, you’ll design the civil and structural elements of water and wastewater treatment works that directly improve river quality and environmental outcomes. Based from one of our offices in Stonecross, Cannock, or Kentish Town, you’ll collaborate closely with project and site teams to develop practical solutions that make a real impact above and below ground.

Under the banner of 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.

Responsibilities

• Be Applied Engineering's single point of contact to multiple projects with management responsibility for project deliverables and costs.
• Report to the Senior Engineering Manager.
• Represent the Applied Engineering team in collaborative project team meetings, carry out civil/structural designs, and act as checker on other designs.
• Undertake site visits when appropriate.
• Collate feedback on solutions and contribute to lessons learned meetings.
• Prepare fully integrated permanent works proposals/solutions to meet the company’s bid and project delivery stage requirements.
• Manage the design work of other staff members and external designers.
• Mentor staff at all levels within Applied Engineering, including graduates.
• Work collaboratively with other Principal Engineers in the development and growth of the department.

Requirements

• HND/Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Designer with the ability to manage projects from design and cost perspectives
• Experience of effective financial management and control of projects
• Strong analysis and design skills with the ability to interpret design requirements and analyse complex structures
• Open-minded approach to solving civil and structural engineering challenges to find the best solution from all perspectives of a project
• Preferably Chartered with ICE and/or IStructE

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days per 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 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, with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. We are proud of our diverse workforce, representing over 60 nationalities and a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024, there is #MoretoMurphy.

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

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