Engineering Manager

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 (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X:

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A day in the life of a Murphy Engineering Manager:

Design & Engineering Leadership: Lead the design and engineering delivery for water and wastewater treatment projects. Oversee all stages of design and delivery, including site surveys, option engineering, outline design, detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover on D&B projects.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate closely with civil, process, electrical, ICA, and H&S teams to ensure seamless integration into the overall project. Provide technical guidance and coordinate with both internal and external design and delivery teams.
Procurement and Equipment Selection: Fully understand the selection and procurement of mechanical & electrical equipment. Ensure that project programme reflects procurement lead time and programme risks are identified and mitigated.
Subconsultant Management: Coordinate and manage subconsultants to ensure their design aligns with project objectives, timelines, and quality standards. Ensure subconsultants meet all contractual requirements and deliverables.
Subcontractor Management: Coordinate and manage subcontractors to ensure their scope of work aligns with project scope and objectives, timelines, and quality standards. Ensure subcontractors meet all contractual requirements and deliverables.
Site Monitoring and Progress Reviews: Conduct regular site visits to monitor & troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring risks from design / procurement maturity are reflected in delivery strategy. Ensure safety and compliance with client technical standards and scope alignment.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships from project commencement through to close-out. Provide technical support, updates, and advice throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring client objectives and deadlines are met.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance: Ensure the consistent implementation of health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures in line with Murphy and client-defined standards. Proactively address any performance, scope, cost, or schedule issues.
Project Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed project plans, reports, and status updates for clients and internal stakeholders. Highlight key milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies to keep all parties informed. Ensure technical change is managed and reported.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in project review meetings and incorporate lessons learned into future projects. Contribute to process improvements across the company, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery.
Be able to identify key temporary works and lifting requirements at the earliest stage in the project and be able to support the TWC and AP on the project.
Monitor supply chain partner and in-house affiliate delivery to programme commitments and ensure feedback