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