Supervisor - Lancashire

Thetrupgrade; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Career growth opportunities

Further training given

Health and safety-focused environment

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Groundwork Supervisor to oversee and coordinate groundworks on a major pipeline replacement project in the UK. You will lead on-site teams, plan activities, and ensure works are delivered safely and on schedule.

This role requires SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS, plus piping experience. You will conduct site inspections, monitor equipment use, and provide on-site leadership with a strong commitment to safety and quality. A competitive rate and overtime after 39 hours are offered.

Qualifications

• SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS certifications are required.
• Pipelaying experience is preferred.
• Confined space – City and Guild certification is advantageous.
• Temporary works knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and leading groundworks teams to ensure works are completed on time.
• Conducting regular site inspections to ensure compliance and safety standards are met.
• Monitoring equipment usage and maintenance to optimise productivity.
• Providing on-site leadership, guidance and support to the groundworks crew.

Skills

Groundworks supervision

Site leadership

Health & safety awareness

Team coordination

Tools

SMSTS/SSSTS

Job description

Murphy is a leading international engineering and construction company. We specialise in a variety of sectors including infrastructure, transportation, and energy.

Murphy is looking for additional employees to be a part of the 1.5 – 3 Kilometre pipeline replacement, 1200mm ductile iron pipe at 6 meters deep.

What’s in Store for you:

As a Groundwork Supervisor you will play a key role in overseeing and coordinating groundworks activities on our project.

What your day will include:

• Supervising and leading groundworks teams to ensure works are completed on time.
• Conducting regular site inspections to ensure compliance and safety standards are being met.
• Monitoring equipment usage and maintenance to optimise productivity.
• Providing on-site leadership, guidance and support to the groundworks crew.

What we need from you:

• SMSTS / SSSTS
• CSCS
• Pipelaying
• Confined space – City and Guild
• Temporary works – Desirable

What we offer:

• Competitive rate
• Time and a half after 39hours
• 30 days holiday
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Further training given
• Health and safety-focused work environment
• Supportive team culture

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 £5.8bn 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