Site Engineer

Murphy Group; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Site Engineer to join their Infrastructure team for a major water project. The role involves ensuring project delivery on time and on budget while maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a Level 3 Civil Engineering qualification and at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the water sector. Experience with Microsoft software and strong communication skills are also required. Competitive salary, benefits, and investment in professional development included.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Wedding bonus

Subsidised canteen facilities

Professional development investment

Retail discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in civil engineering.
• Previous experience on water industry projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to safely deliver the project to budget and schedule.
• Provide dimensional control for works, including checking installations for specifications.
• Ensure site activities comply with safety regulations and company standards.

Skills

2+ years of relevant experience

Able to articulate engineering concepts

Collaborative working relationships

Competent IT skills using Microsoft software

Education

Civil Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Site Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure team, delivering a major water infrastructure project in partnership with United Utilities, as part of the AMP8 programme.

Murphy is a long-standing delivery partner to leading water clients across the UK and Ireland, including Thames Water, Severn Trent, Northern Ireland Water, Yorkshire Water, SES Water, Bristol Water, South East Water, and Uisce Éireann, where we operate over 25 facilities under full DBOM contracts.

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.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

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

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call James Hingon 07353 134946 to discuss in more detail.

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