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J Murphy & Sons; Cannock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Site Engineer to join its rail infrastructure projects across the UK. You will deliver accurate setting-out, manage technical issues, and support Engineers and clients on live railway schemes. The role focuses on earthworks, drainage and structures, with experience at a main contractor.

You will ensure RAMS, quality, and programme compliance while coordinating subcontractors on site. You will work on site from Monday to Friday, with overtime and occasional travel,

Qualifications

• Must have experience in earthworks, drainage or structures, ideally within a rail environment.
• Experience working for a main contractor, tier one.
• Strong setting-out and surveying capability.
• Proficiency in surveying equipment and minimum basic AutoCAD.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce setting out information.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify practical solutions.
• Good understanding of construction processes and basic commercial awareness.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience delivering Access for All or station projects.
• Full UK Driving Licence and CSCS Card.
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent - desirable).

Responsibilities

• Accurate setting out and dimensional control of works.
• Managing and resolving engineering and technical issues.
• Supervising Assistant Engineers and supporting their development.
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with Inspection & Test Plans and quality specifications.
• Producing as-built records, survey data, and redline drawings.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring quality and programme compliance.
• Monitoring site activities to ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure buildability and completeness.
• Supporting planning of works, materials and plant requirements.
• Preparing RAMS.
• Maintaining accurate site records and daily diaries.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, designers and stakeholders.

Skills

Earthworks experience

Drainage experience

Site surveying

Driving Licence

CSCS Card

Reading technical drawings

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD (basic)

Job description

Murphyis a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutionsto infrastructure sectors includingtransportation;natural resources; energy and water.Headquartered in London, Murphy hasa number of related businesses -Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering;Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel,tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around4,000engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as 'One Murphy'

- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.Visit www.murphygroup.comor follow us onLinkedIn,Facebook, InstagramandX: #MoretoMurphy

Murphy delivers a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects for Network Rail, including complex structures, station upgrades, earthworks and drainage schemes. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a live railway environment.Typical projects include:Complex structure replacements (bridges, footbridges)Railway drainage and earthworks schemes (including blockades)Station upgrades including Access for All schemes (lift shafts, ramps, footbridges)As a Site / Section Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering works safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards.

A day in the life of a Murphy Site Engineer

• - Accurate setting out and dimensional control of works
• - Managing and resolving engineering and technical issues, including TQs
• - Supervising Assistant Engineers and supporting their development
• - Ensuring works are delivered in line with Inspection & Test Plans and quality specifications
• - Producing as-built records, survey data, and redline drawings
• - Managing subcontractors and ensuring quality and programme compliance
• - Monitoring site activities to ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards
• - Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure buildability and completeness
• - Supporting planning of works, materials and plant requirements
• - Preparing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• - Maintaining accurate site records and daily diaries
• - Building strong working relationships with clients, designers and stakeholders

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• - Due to the nature of rail projects, this role will involve:
• - Monday to Friday 9h day shifts
• - Weekend and night work as and when required (including possessions and blockades)
• - Overtime paid at 1.3x for nights and weekends
• - Premium rates during Christmas and New Year periods
• - Occasional working away from home with a lodge arrangements

• - Must have experience in earthworks, drainage or structures, ideally within a rail environment
• - Experience working for a main contractor, tier one
• - Strong setting-out and surveying capability
• - Proficiency in surveying equipment and minimum basic AutoCAD
• - Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce setting out information
• - Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify practical solutions
• - Good understanding of construction processes and basic commercial awareness
• - Strong communication and teamwork skills
• - Experience working on rail blockades or complex structure installations
• - Experience delivering Access for All or station projects
• - Full UK Driving Licence and CSCS Card
• - Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent - desirable)