Operative / Groundworker - Highlands

Murphy is 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 solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. 

Headquartered in London, Murphy has a 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 around 4,000 engineers, 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 (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X:

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Murphy is delivering major electricity network upgrades across the north of Scotland. As part of Ofgem's £29+ billion "Pathway to 2030" program, their work includes constructing new substations and hundreds of kilometers of high-voltage overhead lines and underground cables to connect renewable energy to the national grid.

 
What your day will include:

• Carry out groundwork activities in alignment with project specifications and deadlines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to achieve project objectives.

 
What we need from you:

• Relevant tickets to carry out the role.
• Proven experience in groundwork with a focus on power / energy projects
• Proficient operation of relevant heavy machinery and equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of safety protocols and regulations 
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home.
• UK driving licence.