Section Engineer

Overview

Murphy is recruiting for a Section Engineer to join our growing Infrastructure team, delivering major water infrastructure projects in partnership with United Utilities, as part of the AMP8 Detailed Design and Build framework.

A day in the life of a Murphy Section Engineer

• Working as part of a team to successfully deliver the project safely, on programme, to budget and right first time.
• Providing either directly or through supporting others dimensional control for self-delivery and subcontractor works, primarily below ground pipework, reinforced concrete slabs and structures, piling and temporary works.
• Preparing Inspection and Test Plans and setting up a structure for records to be saved.
• Checking installation on site is correct according to specifications and designs, and collating records of all civil construction activities within your section in a presentable format to ensure the projects are Fit to Finish.
• Review design information and contribute to the development of design.
• Raise Technical Queries in accordance with Information Management processes.
• 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.
• Producing safety documentation, including RAMS, and 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 less experienced engineers.
• 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.
• Temporary works coordination for low to medium risk packages of work.
• Collaborating with other disciplines and subcontractors within your section of works.
• Raising non-conformance reports and taking remedial action where appropriate.
• Preparing short-term programmes for your section of works.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Civil Engineering qualification at Level 4 or above.
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• 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.
• Temporary Works Coordinator / Supervisor training (desirable)

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, Gold 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