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Site Engineer

Discussion

What you will be doing:

  • Promote best practice in health, safety and environmental standards with the SHQE team.
  • Ensure accurate setting‑out methods and techniques are implemented on site.
  • Review drawings and specifications for completeness and request missing information promptly.
  • Carry out quality checks in line with company and project procedures.
  • Communicate effectively with foremen and supervisors to ensure full understanding of technical information.
  • Support and mentor assistant, graduate and junior engineers.
  • Assist in the development and coordination of temporary works design schemes.
  • Identify, coach and develop key staff within the team.
  • Monitor site activities to address unsafe conditions and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with clients, designers, the project team and supply chain.
  • Support material and plant requisitions and contribute to RAMS preparation.
  • Maintain accurate daily site records and ensure inspection and test plans are completed, while communicating commercial issues to the commercial team.

Who we are looking for:

  • CSCS Card - All roles are expected to have the relevant competency skills cards.
  • At least 3 years, proven experience in civil engineering projects.
  • Ability to produce, implement and manage safe systems of work for construction procedures.
  • Proven experience/training with all the latest surveying/CAD techniques.
  • Ability to use setting out equipment including total station and reading of drawings and specification documents.
  • Ability and confidence to communicate and present to Management, clients and public.
  • An understanding of the commercial issues in undertaking a large scale construction project.
  • Ability and confidence to discuss engineering issues with people across various levels and disciplines.
  • Knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.

What you’ll get in return:

  • 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
  • Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
  • Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
  • Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
  • Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

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