Overview
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer (Power) to work with Murphy Applied Engineering in Kentish Town, London. Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.
Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.
A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Design Engineer (Power) includes delivering civil designs, coordinating with other design disciplines, and contributing to project risk assessments and design management processes.
Responsibilities
* Undertaking technical delivery of civil designs including producing and checking calculations and drawing production against project scope, client technical standards, British and European standards, and industry best practice
* Develop civil design scopes, WBS and deliverables lists
* Structural building and HV plant support structure analysis, design and checking/review of REVIT models and output drawings
* Foundation analysis and design
* Inspection and surveying existing civil infrastructure for potential re-use
* Drainage system modelling (desirable but not essential)
* Site visits and inspections
* Undertaking Design Risk Assessments and actively contributing to project HAZARD reviews
* Coordinating with design coordination/management functions and interfacing with other design disciplines
* Interfacing with client, subcontractors and third party functions to support project delivery, with support from Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager
* Manage, produce and respond to Technical Queries or RFIs for live projects in accordance with Design Management procedure
* Programme and resource management of civil design activities
* Reviewing external civil designs to ensure specification compliance, SHESQ, constructability and value considerations
* Developing and mentoring junior engineers, graduates and apprentices
Qualifications
* HND, Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
* Civil design experience (within consultancy or internal contractor design)
* Exposure to site construction activities through previous site positions, placement, or visits
* Experience with working to National Grid, SSE or DNO standards, including experience within HV civils design
* Experience of work winning including risk identification and mitigation
* Chartered or working towards chartered status with ICE and/or IStructE
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. The company prides itself on a diverse workforce with representation from over 60 nationalities. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024, Murphy emphasizes #MoretoMurphy.
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Sarah Lindley on 07568 607759 to discuss in more detail.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Civil Engineering
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