Senior Engineer

Description:

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (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 and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power 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 3,600 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. 

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Senior Engineer – Rail Midlands 

Would you like to join a business recognised as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For'?

Murphy are looking for a competent Senior Engineer to join our team in the Midlands area. 

As a Senior Engineer you will work on a portfolio of station improvement schemes (incl. AFA - access for all), earthworks, drainage and structures projects and will be confident in setting-out, managing on-site quality along with excellent problem solving and communication skills. The right candidate will be responsible for managing and supporting Section Engineers, Site Engineers and Graduate or Apprentice Engineers in their daily duties.

What you will be doing:

Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay,
Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control,
Communicate with foremen and supervisors to ensure full understanding of information provided,
Resolving technical problems at all levels and following up with TQs,
Managing a team of Site Engineers,
Preparing Inspection and Test Plan documents for the projects as required by the PMP / Specification,
Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan in a timely manner,
The production of survey information, labelled productivity photos and redline drawings for the completion of the as-built records,
Due to nature of our business and our client requirements, some overtime midweek nights and weekends will be necessary,
Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with Company policies and procedures are promptly remedied,
Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant for the use in the construction process,
Managing hire and off hire of surveying equipment on various sites,
Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works,
Maintain good working relations with client / designer / team, together with our supply chain,
Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes, design variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / project team,
Mirror the Murphy Values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect in all behaviours,
Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDi Who we are looking for:

Highly competent in surveying and setting out techniques and equipment,
A successful record of achievement  within structures, drainage and earthworks projects for main contractor,
Wide knowledge of surveying equipment, preferably two different brands
Capable of managing team of site engineers and planning engineering resources for future projects in cooperation with project and construction managers,
Fully confident working with AutoCAD software producing survey, setting out and as-built drawings,
Preferable knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation,
PTS Qualified, CSCS Card (relevant type),
Willing to work overtime during nights and weekends,
Full UK driving license