Senior Civil Engineer - 525kV Transmission Projects

Murphy; Inverness; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Enhanced sick pay

Maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting a Senior Engineer to work with the Energy team on the Western Isles linear cable scheme. The role will be based at Tornagrain, IV2 7AE until January 2027 and will then relocate to Jamestown, IV14 9ED.

The Senior Engineer will establish best practice in health, safety and environmental matters, assist with temporary works design, and coordinate civil works including cable duct installation for 525kV cables.

Qualifications

• Experience in Construction or Civil Engineering projects.
• Experience within ITPs, RAMs & Temporary Works.
• Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Ability to discuss engineering issues with people across various levels and disciplines.
• Ability to produce, implement and manage safe systems of work for construction procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes
• Maintain good working relations with client / designer / Team, together with our supply chain.
• Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
• Coordinate the delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure works, including access points and haul roads, bridges and culverts, trenchless crossings (HDD), earthworks, cable duct installation for 525kV cables, joint bay construction and land reinstatement, ensuring compliance with programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Liaise with foremen and supervisors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant for the use in the construction process.
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
• 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

Job description

Murphy is recruiting a Senior Engineer to work with the Energy team on the Western Isles linear cable scheme. The role will be based at Tornagrain, IV2 7AE until January 2027 and will then relocate to Jamestown, IV14 9ED.

The Senior Engineer will establish best practice in health, safety and environmental matters, assist with temporary works design, and coordinate civil works including cable duct installation for 525kV cables.