Works Superintendent

Company: J Murphy & Sons
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Location: Uxbridge
Job Description:

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.

What your day will look like:

  • Manage on‑site resources including plant, machinery, and materials, to optimise productivity and project efficiency.
  • Oversee multiple workstreams across various sectors, Earthwork / Drainage & Civil operations, applying best practices and maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.
  • Coordinate effectively with subcontractors and internal teams to maintain workflow and meet project timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety requirements.
  • Site briefings, risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Maintain Murphy project quality controls to help us always deliver.
  • Maintain rigorous quality control and deliver work to the highest specification, ensuring project success from start to finish.

What we need from you:

  • Experience on Major Projects – Substation.
  • CSCS.
  • SSSTS / SMSTS Card holder.
  • SR163 holder.
  • Strong communicator.
  • Strong collaborator with the ability to build solid working relationships across the team.
  • Flexibility to travel and stay away from home.
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering software and Microsoft suites, in particular Microsoft Excel.
  • Full UK driving licence.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026