Senior Engineering Manager

Murphy Group; Golborne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering function on major projects. The candidate will implement strategic objectives, engage with design teams, and ensure quality standards. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and experience in managing engineering operations on major infrastructure projects. This position offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits including holidays and development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Continued investment in professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a leadership role within engineering for major UK contractors.
• Strong technical capability and leadership skills required.
• Experience in technical leadership on major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Better Engineered strategic objective within the business unit.
• Lead engagement with internal and external designers.
• Manage and pursue performance improvement of the engineering capability.

Skills

Leadership

Technical capability

BIM knowledge

Contract management

Prioritization

Job description

Overview

Overall responsibility for the engineering function (engineering, design management, quality assurance and control, document control) both on and off site for the business unit, including the day to day management of all engineering activities. Responsible for the implementation of the Better Engineered strategic driver as part of the 10 year plan. Responsible for representing the function both internally and externally. A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Implement and promote the Better Engineered strategic objective within the business unit.
• Lead engagement with internal and external designers along with specialist supply chain partners.
• Form project delivery strategies with regards to design engineering.
• Ensure the implementation of Group Design Management Policy and Procedural requirements.
• Lead the identification of technical risks and ensure implementation of mitigations measures on all projects.
• Ensure key external project asset stakeholders technical governance/assurance processes are adhered to and implemented.
• Drive Value Engineering and Innovation that brings value in time, cost, safety, or carbon including driving design standardisation.
• Influence and review design solutions in their area of expertise.
• Accountable for ensuring Operational, SHES and Quality input into design development to ensure appropriate consideration of temporary works and methodologies.
• Promote and lead engineering innovation and GIS/BIM and Digital Field tool solutions for project delivery and handover.
• Manage and actively pursue performance improvement of the engineering capability and function, assisting in establishing and implementing best practice policies and procedures for the function.
• Take a proactive role in the management of careers and the learning & development of all engineering staff, including carrying out personal development reviews.
• Support the business unit in work winning as the technical leader in bids, with the application of engineering, design management and quality.
• Support the commercial and procurement teams in accurate scope definition and in contractual matters with both suppliers and the client.
• Manage the recruitment of engineers and design managers to support the business requirements.
• Ensure Quality benchmarks are maintained at a high standard.
• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHESQ department.

Experience and Skills

• Relevant experience in a leadership role in the engineering function of a major UK contractor engaged in one or more of the following: rail, highways, utilities, tunnelling, or other heavy civil engineering.
• Strong technical capability and leadership skills with knowledge of working in BIM.
• Leadership with the emotional intelligence to continually improve and develop and help others advance.
• Ability to prioritise objectives and complete work to deadlines; able to influence, and have the integrity to develop trust and respect.
• Experience of technical leadership on major infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Knowledge of project management processes gained through successful experience of contract management.
• Good appreciation and understanding of the professional development process for civil engineers.

Role Context

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Engineering Manager to work with Energy on the Norwich to Tilbury scheme, as part of our delivery of the Great Grid partnership (GGP).

Benefits

• 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, Gold 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.