Site Engineer

Murphy; Cannock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Maternity/paternity pay

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for a Site Engineer to work on Rail (CP7) – Midlands. The role involves accurate setting out, supervising engineers, and ensuring adherence to plans and RAMS. You will support planning of works, materials and plant, and maintain site records in a live railway environment.

The position offers a diverse rail infrastructure portfolio, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development with Murphy.

Qualifications

• Experience in earthworks, drainage or structures, ideally in a rail environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurate setting out and dimensional control of works.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Team leadership

Rail experience

Proficie ncy in surveying equipment

AutoCAD (basic)

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Site Engineer to work with Transportation on Rail (CP7) – Midlands.

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

Murphy delivers a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects for Network Rail, including complex structures, station upgrades, earthworks and drainage schemes. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a live railway environment.

Typical projects include:

• Complex structure replacements (bridges, footbridges)
• Railway drainage and earthworks schemes (including blockades)
• Station upgrades including Access for All schemes (lift shafts, ramps, footbridges)

A day in the life of a Murphy Site Engineer

• Accurate setting out and dimensional control of works
• Managing and resolving engineering and technical issues, including TQs
• Supervising Assistant Engineers and supporting their development
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with Inspection & Test Plans and quality specifications
• Producing as-built records, survey data, and redline drawings
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring quality and programme compliance
• Monitoring site activities to ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards
• Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure buildability and completeness
• Supporting planning of works, materials and plant requirements
• Preparing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
• Maintaining accurate site records and daily diaries
• Building strong working relationships with clients, designers and stakeholders

Still interested, does this sound like you?

Due to the nature of rail projects, this role will involve:

• Monday to Friday 9h day shifts
• Weekend and night work as and when required (including possessions and blockades)
• Overtime paid at 1.3x for nights and weekends
• Premium rates during Christmas and New Year periods
• Occasional working away from home with a lodge arrangements
• Must have experience in earthworks, drainage or structures, ideally within a rail environment
• Experience working for a main contractor, tier one
• Strong setting-out and surveying capability
• Proficiency in surveying equipment and minimum basic AutoCAD
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce setting out information
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify practical solutions
• Good understanding of construction processes and basic commercial awareness
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working on rail blockades or complex structure installations
• PTS qualification
• Experience delivering Access for All or station projects
• Full UK Driving Licence and CSCS Card
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent – desirable)

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, Platinum 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

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