Site Engineering Lead

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

Murphy is recruiting for a Site Engineering Lead to work with the Energy Team across National Grid Substations Projects in London, South West & South East.

Site Engineering Lead — Energy Team

A day in the life of a Murphy Site Engineering Lead

  • Implement and promote the Better Engineered strategic objective within the business unit.
  • Lead and drive engineering initiatives within the business unit.
  • Promote and lead engineering innovation solutions to our clients.
  • Manage and actively pursue performance improvement of the engineering capability and function, assisting in establishing and implementing best practice policies and procedures for the function.
  • Take a proactive role in the management of careers and the learning & development of all engineering staff, including carrying out personal development reviews.
  • Work closely with engineering institutions and manage the professional qualifications in conjunction with the learning & development team.
  • Support the business unit in work winning as the technical leader in bids, with the application of engineering, design management and quality.
  • Provide guidance and support to projects to contribute a clear view for delivering engineering, design management and quality.
  • Actively pursue performance improvement of the engineering capability and function.
  • Manage the allocation of engineering resources to support the business.
  • Manage the consultant supply chain framework and drive the performance and relationship management of the consultant community.
  • Keep management informed of business area activity and progress achieved.
  • Manage the recruitment of engineers and design managers to support the business requirements.
  • Engage with universities and support the annual graduate recruitment.
  • Ensure Quality benchmarks are maintained at a high standard.
  • Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHESQ department.

Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer.
  • Civil Engineering Degree.
  • Experience in a leadership role in the engineering function of a major UK contractor engaged in large civil engineering projects.
  • Exposure in a technical leadership role on major infrastructure projects and programmes.
  • Knowledge of project management process gained through successful experience of contract management.
  • Appreciation and understanding of the professional development process for civil engineer.

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Posted: May 29th, 2026