Works Superintendent / Supervisor

Murphy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Time and a half after 39 hours

Career growth opportunities

Further training provided

Health and safety-focused environment

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Works Superintendent / Supervisor for Kentish Town, London. You will oversee on-site resources, coordinate multiple workstreams across earthworks, drainage and civil operations, and ensure strict health and safety compliance.

The role entails site briefings, risk assessments and close collaboration with project teams and clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record on major projects, CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS qualifications, strong communication, and a willingness

Qualifications

• Experience on Major Projects including drainage, utilities, pavement, piling, RC ground level structures (marine optional).
• CSCS required.
• SSSTS / SMSTS Card holder required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong team relationships.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site resources (plant, machinery, materials) to optimise productivity.
• Oversee multiple workstreams across Earthwork, Drainage & Civil operations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams to maintain workflow and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Conduct site briefings and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain Murphy project quality controls to deliver to highest specs.
• Ensure quality throughout from start to finish.

Skills

Strong communicator

Strong collaborator

Willing to travel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Engineering software

Job description

Job Title: Works Superintendent / Supervisor

Job Location: Kentish Town (NW5 1TN)

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Works Superintendent / Supervisor

Location:

Who is Murphy:

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

What your day will look like:

• Manage on-site resources including plant, machinery, and materials, to optimise productivity and project efficiency.
• Oversee Multiple workstreams across various sectors, Earthwork / Drainage & Civil operations, applying best practices and maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Coordinate effectively with subcontractors and internal teams to maintain workflow and meet project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety Requirements.
• Site briefings, risk assessments.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Maintain Murphy project quality controls to help us always deliver.
• Maintain rigorous quality control and deliver work to the highest specification, ensuring project success from start to finish.

What we need from you:

• Experience on Major Projects including drainage, utilities, pavement, piling, RC ground level structures, (marine optional)
• CSCS
• SSSTS / SMSTS Card holder
• Strong communicator
• Strong collaborator with the ability to build solid working relationships across the team.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and Microsoft suites, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Full UK driving licence.

What we offer:

• 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