Site Engineer
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35000-60000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1LE |
| Company: | J Murphy & Sons |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 23710-43884991 |
Summary
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, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy 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 4,000 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. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy
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.
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy
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.