Site Engineer
| Company: | J Murphy & Sons |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50000-95000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cannock, WS11 7AF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Sept 2026 |
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
Murphy delivers a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects for Network Rail, including complex structures, station upgrades, earthworks and drainage schemes. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a live railway environment.Typical projects include: Complex structure replacements (bridges, footbridges) Railway drainage and earthworks schemes (including blockades) Station upgrades including Access for All schemes (lift shafts, ramps, footbridges)As a Site / Section Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering works safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards.
A day in the life of a Murphy Site Engineer
- Accurate setting out and dimensional control of works
- Managing and resolving engineering and technical issues, including TQs
- Supervising Assistant Engineers and supporting their development
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with Inspection & Test Plans and quality specifications
- Producing as-built records, survey data, and redline drawings
- Managing subcontractors and ensuring quality and programme compliance
- Monitoring site activities to ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards
- Reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure buildability and completeness
- Supporting planning of works, materials and plant requirements
- Preparing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Maintaining accurate site records and daily diaries
- Building strong working relationships with clients, designers and stakeholders
Still interested, does this sound like you?
- Due to the nature of rail projects, this role will involve:
- Monday to Friday 9h day shifts
- Weekend and night work as and when required (including possessions and blockades)
- Overtime paid at 1.3x for nights and weekends
- Premium rates during Christmas and New Year periods
- Occasional working away from home with a lodge arrangements
- Must have experience in earthworks, drainage or structures, ideally within a rail environment
- Experience working for a main contractor, tier one
- Strong setting-out and surveying capability
- Proficiency in surveying equipment and minimum basic AutoCAD
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce setting out information
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify practical solutions
- Good understanding of construction processes and basic commercial awareness
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience working on rail blockades or complex structure installations
- PTS qualification
- Experience delivering Access for All or station projects
- Full UK Driving Licence and CSCS Card
- Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent – desirable)
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