Technical Lead

Murphy is recruiting for a Technical Lead to work with Energy on Yorkshire Green

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

Act as the technical expert for a particular area of specialism and assist the wider business unit/project in that area. Lead Engineering and Design Management teams.

Act as the technical expert for a particular area of specialism and assist the wider business unit/project in that area. Lead Engineering and Design Management teams.

The role is to lead for the day to day leading of all engineering matters, including methods engineering and design review, associated with substation design delivery.

A day in  the life of a Murphy Technical Lead (Substation)

Act as the technical authority for EHV substation design delivery and support the Energy BU, and wider business, in the delivery of associated works, as required including the principal design disciplines; Primary, Secondary (P&C), Civil, HV Cable and Overhead Lines (OHL).
Lead the development and implementation of design engineering strategies for projects within their regional framework.
Lead the identification of technical risks and ensure implementation of mitigations measures on all projects.
Form collaborative relationships with customer Technical Assurance, Asset Policy and Project Management functions to assist in developing and streamlining framework/project delivery processes and procedures.
Provide technical oversight and internal assurance for EHV substation design.
Challenge and guide supply chain partners, including design consultants and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Drive Value Engineering and Innovation that brings value in time, cost, safety, or carbon including driving design standardisation
Ensure Principal Designer duties are fulfilled on projects in accordance with CDM 2015 Regulations including the appointment of PD Representatives
Enable the commercial/procurement teams in accurate scope definition and in contractual matters with both suppliers and the client.  

Still interested, does this sound like you?

Time served in a management role in the engineering function of a major UK contractor engaged in civil engineering projects.
Significant experience in a management role in the engineering function of a major UK contractor engaged in one or more of the following; rail, highways, water, power distribution, natural resources, other heavy civil engineering or building construction
Knowledge of project management process gained through successful experience of contract management.
A collaborative team player, that empowers others and attracts followers.
Knowledge of project management process gained through successful experience of contract management