Senior Design Engineer

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join Murphy Applied Engineering in Stone Cross, Warrington.

You will deliver civil and structural designs, mentor graduates, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to push digital construction and sustainable engineering solutions. The role requires a degree in civil engineering, proficiency in concrete and steel design using software and hand calculations, and readiness to visit sites and offices.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering (HND/Bachelor’s/Master’s) or equivalent.
• Proficient in concrete and steelwork design using software and hand calculations.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building.
• Willingness to visit sites and offices.
• Pursuing chartership with ICE or IStructE.

Responsibilities

• Represent the MAE team in collaborative project meetings.
• Report to Senior/Principal Design Engineer or Senior Engineering Manager.
• Carry out civil and structural designs.
• Undertake site visits when appropriate.
• Collate feedback and contribute to lessons learned.
• Prepare fully integrated permanent works proposals to meet bid and project delivery requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and graduates within MAE.

Skills

Civil design

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Education

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

Job description

Senior Design Engineer

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to work with Murphy Applied Engineering in Stone Cross, Warrington. The engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of skills, adding value across all sectors and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Represent the MAE team in collaborative project team meetings.
• Report to the Senior/Principal Design Engineer or Senior Engineering Manager.
• Carry out civil and structural designs.
• Undertake site visits when appropriate.
• Collate feedback on solutions and contribute to lessons learned meetings.
• Prepare fully integrated permanent works proposals/solutions to meet the company’s bid and project delivery stage requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and graduates within MAE.

Qualifications

• HND, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proficient in concrete and steelwork design using both software and hand calculations, adhering to relevant design standards and Eurocodes.
• Capability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills with a desire to develop relationships across the company.
• Open‑minded approach to solving civil and structural engineering challenges, considering all project perspectives.
• Willingness to visit the company’s sites and offices.
• Working towards chartership with ICE or IStructE.