Project Engineer

MURPHY GROUP; Peterhead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Peterhead is seeking an EC & I Project Engineer. This role involves conducting risk assessments, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with EC&I regulations. Ideal candidates will possess relevant technical qualifications, strong leadership skills, and be willing to travel. Benefits include 27 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and investment in professional development.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Retail discounts and cashback

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Must be happy to travel as needed.
• Experience in Oil and Gas or Water industry beneficial.
• Excellent understanding of operational and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and design reviews.
• Supervise in-house EC&I technicians and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with EC&I regulations.

Skills

Excellent leadership and management skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of EC&I regulations

Education

HNC or equivalent

Qualified Electrician with technical qualifications

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Location: Peterhead (AB42 3EP)

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for an EC & I Project Engineer to work with Murphy Technical Services. You can be based out of one of our regional office but there is National travel required.

Murphy Technical Services (MTS) is growing and sits within the multidisciplined Specialist Businesses Unit of Murphy. This includes building, electrical services, utility connections, design and engineering, alongside the specialisms of the wider business.

A day in the life of a Murphy EC& I Project Engineer

• Conducting risk assessments, design reviews/co-ordination, pricing, procurement, scope of works and quality assurance of EC&I works.
• Supervising a team of in-house EC&I technicians and sub-contractors, ensuring that work is carried out to a high standard and in compliance with relevant EC&I regulations and procedures
• Accommodate works and liaising between disciplines, EC&I contractors, and client
• Manage and organise permits, RAMS, ITP’s, EC&I installation, testing, ATEX Inspections, and collation of documentation ready for client submission.
• Conducting quality control checks on completed work to ensure that it meets the required standards.
• Providing technical support and advice to other members of the team
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department
• Take a personal interest in identifying, coaching, and developing key staff
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / project team.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• HNC or equivalent
• Qualified Electrician with appropriate technical qualifications such as level 2 electrical installation, 18th edition, 2391, CompEx 1-4
• Excellent understanding of operational and construction drawings, with CAD experience preferred for producing accurate Red Line mark-ups
• Compressive knowledge of all current regulations and British standards relating to EC&I installations and good knowledge of relevant practice and legislation
• Excellent communication and bilateral skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience within the Oil and Gas and Water industry or similar
• Must be happy to travel as and when needed

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 £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 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.

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