Site Engineer

J Murphy & Sons; Cannock; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Site Engineer to join our rail and infrastructure team on live UK projects. You will focus on setting-out, surveying, and coordinating works on site, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes, supporting planning, RAMS, and site records while maintaining safe and efficient operations. A UK driving licence and CSCS are essential; an engineering qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in earthworks, drainage or structures, ideally within a rail environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence and CSCS Card.
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Setting-out and surveying

Reading drawings/interpreting plans

Teamwork & communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Murphyis a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutionsto infrastructure sectors includingtransportation;natural resources; energy and water.Headquartered in London, Murphy hasa number of related businesses –Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering;Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel,tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around4,000engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’

directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.Visit www.murphygroup.comor follow us onLinkedIn,Facebook, InstagramandX: #MoretoMurphy

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)As a Site / Section Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering works safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards.

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
• Experience delivering Access for All or station projects
• Full UK Driving Licence and CSCS Card
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent – desirable)