Principal Engineer

Company: Thetrupgrade
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

Murphy is recruiting for a Principal Engineer to work within our applied engineering division from our Warrington office.

Murphy are currently recruiting for a Principal Design Engineer to join our award-winning team. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Principal Design Engineer will provide safe, practical, and economic designs for internal clients to a high standard of professional competence and in compliance with Company procedures.

Murphy Applied Engineering is a multidisciplinary function, implementing the ‘Better Engineered’ strategic driver to achieve smart, safe, and constructible solutions with project timeframes. Covering a range of industry sectors including water, energy, and power; Murphy Applied Engineering provides specialist engineering support in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Geotechnical, Process, Surveying and both Permanent and Temporary works within Civil and Structural infrastructure.

IfyouthinkyoufitthebillandwanttoworkasaPrincipalPipelineEngineerwithinateamthatrewardsperformance,drivespersonaldevelopmentandoffersagreatplacetoworkdeliveringexcitingprojects,applynow.

A day in the life of a Murphy Principal Engineer:

  • Responsibleforthedaytodaymanagementanddevelopmentofateamofengineers
  • Responsibleforthedeliveryofalltechnicaldrawingsandreportsforthedetaileddesignphaseoflinearinfrastructureprojects(steeltransmissionpipelines&plasticductsforHVcables)
  • Responsiblefordeliveryofconstructabilityreportsassociatedwithlinearinfrastructureprojects
  • ResponsiblefordeliveryPre-FEEDandFEEDstudiesassociatedwithmajorpipeline/HVpowercableinfrastructureprojectsintheUK,
  • TechnicalsupporttoplannersandestimatorsduringFEEDstudies
  • Checkingandapprovingoftechnicaldesignreports
  • Projectreportingandcoordinationofdesignactivitieswithintheengineeringteam
  • Representthedesigndepartment,whennecessary,atinternalandexternalmeetings
  • Undertakesitevisitswhenrequired,
  • Accuraterecordingoftimespentonprojectsandmanagementofteamworkloads,
  • Coachandmentorindividualstaffmemberswithprofessionaldevelopment,
  • Supportthebidteamswithtechnicalinputintotendersubmissions&developdesignestimatesforinclusionintheoverallsubmission
  • TechnicalinputintoTrenchlessCrossingDesigns(HDD’s,Microtunnels&AugerBores)

Stillinterested,doesthissoundlikeyou?

  • DegreequalifiedinMechanicalorCivilEngineering
  • CharteredwithaprofessionalinstitutionregulatedbytheEngineeringCouncil(orworkingtowardsChartership)
  • FamiliarwithNationalGasstandardsfortransmissionpipelinesaswellasotherUK,EUandInternationalstandards(E.g.PD8010,BSEN14161,BSEN1594etc)
  • FamiliarwithUKandinternationalstandardsforplasticpipes
  • Construction&designexperienceassociatedwithlinearinfrastructureprojects&trenchlesscrossingdesigns
  • ExperienceundertakingPre-FEED,FEED&detaileddesignassociatedwithmajorlinearinfrastructureprojectsintheUKaspartofthegovernmentsnetzerotargetsfor2050.
  • Experienceofconsentrequirementsassociatedwithrail(NWRFormA,B&C),road(CD622)andwatercoursecrossings(EA)ispreferred
  • Knowledgeandunderstandingofconstructionplant&equipmentusedtoinstallsteelpipelinesandplasticcableducts,
  • FamiliarwithgeospatialanalysissoftwaresuchasArcGISorQGIS
  • Excellenttechnicalreportwritingskills,
  • SomeawarenessandunderstandingofenvironmentalrestrictionsintheUK.

What’s in it for you?

  • Dedicatedandcontinuedinvestmentinyourprofessionaldevelopment.
  • 27daysholiday,plusbankholidayswiththeoptiontobuyanadditional2daysholidayeachyear,holidaysincreasewithlengthofservice
  • Discretionaryannualbonusandannualsalaryreview
  • Abovemarketratecontributorypensionscheme
  • Lifeassurance,healthscreeningandenhancedsickpay
  • Enhancedmaternityandpaternitypayandamaternityreturnersbonus
  • Extraweeksholidayforallemployeesgettingmarriedandaweddingbonus
  • Subsidisedcanteenfacilitiesincorelocations
  • OtherMurphybenefitsincluderetaildiscountsandcashback,discountedgymmemberships,cycletoworkschemeetc

AboutMurphy

Murphyisformallyrecognisedasasectorleadingemployer,PlatinumInvestorsInPeopleaccreditedalongwithreportedoperatingprofitup57%onprioryear.AtMurphy,weareincrediblyproudofourdiverseworkforce.Notonlydoourpeoplerepresentover60differentnationalities,buttheyalsorepresentawiderangeofbackgrounds,ethnicitiesandages.Withaforwardorderbookof£5.8band£39mInvestedinenvironmentallyfriendlyplanttherereallyis#MoretoMurphy

MurphyisunabletoemployanyonewhodoesnothavethelegalrighttoliveandworkintheUK

Ifyouareunabletoapplyviatheusualprocess,pleasecallColinShawon07353134836todiscussinmoredetail.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026