Senior Engineer

J Murphy & Sons; Kendal; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international specialist engineering company in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer to oversee project delivery and manage engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably in the water industry. Responsibilities include ensuring projects meet standards safely, managing site engineers, and preparing key documentation. A Civil Engineering qualification at Level 4 or above is essential. Join a collaborative environment focused on infrastructure improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in engineering roles.
• Desirable experience in water industry civil engineering projects.
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification is a plus.
• Able to communicate engineering concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver projects safely and on time.
• Manage site engineers for accurate dimensional control and inspection.
• Prepare and approve Inspection and Test Plans.
• Produce safety documentation and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Resolve technical issues and provide support to junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Team Leadership

Dimensional Control

Technical Problem Solving

Collaborative Working

IT Skills (Microsoft Suite)

Education

Civil Engineering qualification at Level 4 or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Murphy is a leading international specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that focuses on improving life by delivering world‑class infrastructure. The company operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the United States, providing engineered solutions to the transportation, natural resources, energy and water sectors. Headquartered in London, Murphy offers a range of services across Ground Engineering, Utility Connections, Plant, Process Engineering, Pipeline Testing, Specialist Welding and Electrical Services. With a global workforce of around 4,000 engineers, managers and skilled operatives, all teams work together under the “One Murphy” ethos to deliver projects safely, on time and to budget.

A Day in the Life of a Murphy Senior Engineer

• Working as part of a team and leading a team of engineers to successfully deliver the project safely, on programme, to budget and right first time.
• Managing a team of site engineers to provide accurate dimensional control, undertake inspection and testing and collate records of site activities in line with the Inspection and Test Plan, ensuring our projects are both delivered right first time and Fit to Finish.
• Undertaking the role of Temporary Works Coordinator during the pre‑construction and delivery phase of the project.
• Supporting tendering projects by leading on construction methodologies and working with designers, planners and estimators to ensure a robust price and programme is developed.
• Preparing and/or approving Inspection and Test Plans and setting up a structure for records to be saved.
• Reviewing design information and collaborating with design partners and other engineering disciplines to develop the design.
• Partaking in constructability reviews during design development and leading on constructability reviews during the delivery phase.
• Raising Technical Queries in accordance with Information Management processes.
• Resolving technical problems within one's capabilities and escalating others to the Engineering Manager.
• Producing safety documentation, including RAMS, and ensuring activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally considerate manner in accordance with the RAMS and company safety procedures.
• Line managing and supporting the development of less experienced engineers.
• Ensuring all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties.
• Undertaking complex technical procurement, working with the procurement team and supply chain, including risk assessment of materials and implementing suitable control measures.
• Raising non‑conformance reports and leading the completion remedial action where appropriate.
• Supporting monthly programme updates and development of short‑term programmes.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering qualification at Level 4 or above.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience working on water industry civil engineering projects is desirable.
• Able to articulate engineering concepts both verbally and written to stakeholders.
• Collaborative and supportive working relationships.
• Competent IT skills using Microsoft suite of software.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).
• Appointed Person for Lifting Operations (desirable).

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