Senior Materials Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer in Kentish Town, London, to provide technical support and expertise in materials. The role involves site visits, supplier audits, and collaboration across engineering teams. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge in earthwork materials and concrete technology, with a passion for material innovations. Comprehensive benefits package includes competitive pay, holiday entitlement, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Extra holiday for marriage and a wedding bonus

Subsidised canteen facilities

Continued investment in professional development

Retail discounts and cashback

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge in materials engineering, earthwork materials and concrete technology.
• Experience in site visits and audits related to materials.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and materials expertise to projects.
• Set up and manage UKAS materials testing laboratories.
• Visit material suppliers to perform audits and reviews.

Skills

earthwork materials and testing

concrete technology

asphalt technology

ISO 17025

CL:AIRE protocol

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Materials Engineer

Job Location: Kentish Town (NW5 1TN)

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Materials Engineer to work with Murphy Applied Engineering in our Kentish Town, London office.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.

Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Materials Engineer

• Provide technical support and materials expertise to projects.
• Assist Materials Technical Lead.
• Undertake site visits to Murphy UK projects as required.
• Provide materials training to Murphy project teams.
• Visit material suppliers to review bulk materials, perform audits, and build strong working relationships.
• Set up and manage UKAS materials testing laboratories.
• Represent the MAE team in project team meetings.
• Collect feedback on solutions and contribute to lessons learned meetings.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• A Materials Engineer with detailed knowledge and experience in earthwork materials and testing, concrete technology, asphalt technology, SHW and supporting documents, and ISO 17025, waste classification and CL:AIRE protocol.
• An individual with the capability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• A strong communicator with a desire to build relationships across the company.
• Someone with a passionate approach to material innovations and value engineering.
• A professional keen to visit the company’s sites and offices nationwide.

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, 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 , 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

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Michelle Penlington on 07935344342 to discuss in more detail.

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