Site Engineer

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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A day in the life of a Murphy Site Engineer:

• Working as part of a team to successfully deliver the project safely, on programme, to budget and right first time.
• Providing dimensional control for self-delivery and subcontractor works, primarily below ground pipework, reinforced concrete slabs and structures, piling and temporary works.
• Checking installation on site is correct according to specifications and designs, and collating records of all civil construction activities under your remit in a presentable format to ensure the projects are Fit to Finish. 
• Review the design information, specification and standards prior to works commencing.
• Resolving technical problems within your capabilities and escalating others to your Senior Engineer.
• Completing surveys to aid design development and presenting these in an acceptable manner.
• Ensuring activities are carried out in safe and environmentally considerate manner in accordance with the RAMS and company safety procedures.
• Ensure existing services are not damaged through implementation of HSG47 and GS6 control measures.
• Supporting the development of Emerging Talent.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitable checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers defined requirements.
• Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties.
• Completing material take-offs, placing requisition and liaising with the procurement team and suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate site activity records through a daily diary.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Civil Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Previous experience working on water industry civil engineering projects is desirable.
• Able to articulate engineering concepts both verbally and written to stakeholders.
• Collaborative and supportive working relationships.
• Competent IT skills using Microsoft suite of software.