Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

MURPHY GROUP; Alness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer - Temporary Works to coordinate multiple projects across the UK. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and chartered status. Responsibilities include project leadership, financial management, and mentoring junior staff. Benefits include 27 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Retail discounts and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management of projects is essential.
• Keen to visit sites and offices across the country.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Design Engineer on multiple projects.
• Prepare and manage cost proposals for tenders and live projects.
• Lead a small temporary works team and foster relationships with project managers.

Skills

Strong analytical and design skills

Good communicator, relationship builder

Open-minded approach to solving engineering challenges

Visible leadership qualities

Education

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

Chartered with ICE or IStructE

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

Job Location: Alness (IV17 0PH)

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Principal Engineer - Temporary Works to work with Murphy Applied Engineering in Scotland.

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

In this role, you will provide safe, economic, and constructible solutions within project timeframes for the company’s Business Units, supporting key UK projects such as SSEN’s ASTI Pathway to 2030 and other infrastructure projects.

A day in the life of a Murphy Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

1. Act as the Project Design Engineer on multiple projects, serving as the central contact and coordinator.
2. Maintain knowledge of client requirements, specifications, design codes, and industry best practices.
3. Be responsible for the technical and commercial delivery of assigned projects.
4. Prepare and manage cost proposals for tenders and live projects.
5. Lead a small temporary works team and foster relationships with project managers and directors.
6. Expand the internal order book and deliver projects across the UK.
7. Mentor junior staff and graduates.
8. Visit sites as appropriate.
9. Gather feedback and contribute to lessons learned.
10. Collaborate with other Principal Engineers to develop the department.

Interested? Does this sound like you?

• HND/Bachelor/Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered with ICE or IStructE
• Experience in financial management of projects
• Strong analytical and design skills
• Good communicator, relationship builder
• Open-minded approach to solving engineering challenges
• Keen to visit sites and offices across the country
• Visible leadership qualities

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus and annual salary review
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening, sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, returners bonus
• Additional benefits: retail discounts, gym memberships, cycle scheme

About Murphy

Murphy is a sector-leading employer, Gold Investors in People accredited, with a reported operating profit increase of 57%. Our diverse workforce includes over 60 nationalities. With a £5.4bn order book and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024, we offer #MoretoMurphy.

If you cannot apply via the usual process, contact Michelle Penlington at 07935344342 for more details.

Murphy is unable to employ individuals without legal right to work in the UK.