Engineer - Leeds
Job description
Engineer (Rail) - Leeds
Recently recognised as number the 1 Best Big Company in the UK to work in 2023 by Best Companies there really is no better time to join J. Murphy and Sons. Take a look at the role outlined and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work within a team that rewards performance ,drives personal development and offers a great working environment , we want to hear from you!
Welcome to TRU East:
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) aims to deliver faster, longer, more frequent, and more reliable services across the north of England, from Newcastle, Hull and York towards Manchester and Liverpool via Leeds.
The aim of the TRU East Alliance is to transform the East of Leeds route allowing people to travel faster, more reliably and in greater comfort between the North’s great cities. Providing passengers with more choice, more seats, and better facilities on a safer, cleaner, more environmentally friendly railway.
The Engineer will provide support to the Project management and site team on all matters technical. Providing some management support to the Senior Engineer. Assist the Senior Engineer to provide a cost conscious and safe engineering service in accordance with prescribed contract, design, client and project requirements for TRU East of Leeds (TRU East) programme for Civils. Manage junior engineers and assists the Construction / Project Manager in construction operations.
What you will be doing.
- Manage Safety on site, in conjunction with SHESQ & Foremen/Engineers/Supervisors
- Communicate with rest of site team including other site managers, foremen, engineers, quantity surveyors and safety officers to ensure full understanding of information.
- Supervise assistant and site engineers. and when required supervision of assistant engineers and junior engineers.
- Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control.
- Resolving technical problems at all levels.
- Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan in a timely manner.
- The production of survey information and red – lined drawings for the completion of the As-built records.
- Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitable checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers’ defined requirements.
- Ensure the site diary is accurately maintained noting against each record the date, location and serial number of equipment used.
- Ensure construction operations are carried out in accordance with the Contract requirements using the appropriate agreed procedures.
- Co-ordination and supervision of Sub-contractors in the performance of the Works.
- Ensure all materials on site are suitable, stored in line with manufacturer’s recommendations current working practice, contract specification or project requirements.
Who we are looking for
- Degree/qualification in civil engineering or engineering related subject.
- Proven experience in large civil engineering projects.
- Ability and confidence to discuss engineering issues with people across various levels and disciplines.
- Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
- Proven experience/training with all the latest surveying/CAD techniques
- Proven Ability on Setting Out and Surveying techniques (GPS)
About Murphy
- Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
- Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
- Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.
What you’ll get in return
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
- Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.
If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.
