Section Engineer

Murphy; Twinstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Section Engineer to work on Energy projects from Norwich to Tilbury. The role involves resolving technical problems, inspections, surveying, and ensuring construction works meet contract and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have civil engineering qualifications and prior site or section engineering experience on construction projects, with strong surveying and setting-out skills. Murphy offers extensive development and a broad range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Previous experience as a Section or Site Engineer.
• Experience on Construction or Civil Engineering projects.
• Experience in surveying and setting out techniques.
• Knowledge of Quality, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Resolve technical problems at all levels on site.
• Carry out inspections according to the Inspection and Test Plan.
• Produce survey information and as-built red lines.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and in-date per policy.
• Ensure construction operations meet contract requirements.
• Provide clear information so site personnel can perform duties.
• Supervise outputs and confirm environmental requirements are met.
• Ensure materials on site are stored and handled properly.
• Assist in updating KPI’s, material reconciliation and progress reports.

Skills

Surveying techniques

Technical problem solving

Quality & Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Surveying equipment

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Section Engineer to work with Energy on GGP - Norwich to Tilbury

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

A day in the life of a Murphy Section Engineer:

• Resolving technical problems at all levels.
• Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan in a timely manner.
• The production of survey information and red – lined drawings for the completion of the As-built records.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitable checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers’ defined requirements.
• Ensure construction operations are carried out in accordance with the Contract requirements using the appropriate procedures.
• Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties.
• Supervises the outputs and confirms that the project environmental requirements are met.
• Ensure all materials on site are suitable, stored in line with manufacturer’s recommendations current working practice, contract specification or project requirements.
• Assist the Site Management team to update KPI’s, material reconciliation and progress reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified Civil Engineering or Similar
• Previous experience within a Section or Site Engineer role
• Experience on Construction or Civil Engineering projects.
• Experienced in surveying and setting out techniques
• Sound understanding of Quality, Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainability project requirements.

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, Platinum 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

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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