Senior Engineer (HV Cables)

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (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 and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power 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 3,600 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. 

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Senior Engineer (HV Cables) - Manchester or London

Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Murphy is currently recruiting a Senior Engineer to join our award-winning team known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Senior Engineer will support a portfolio of energy transition design projects. The candidate shall manage the delivery of safe, practical, and economic designs for internal and external clients to a high standard of professional competence, in compliance with Company procedures, recognised standards and current legislation. 

Murphy Applied Engineering is an in-house multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, implementing the 'Better Engineered' judicious driver to achieve smart, safe, and constructible solutions, covering the full range of energy sectors including natural gas, CO2, hydrogen and power transmission. The design team provide a design consultancy services on both internal and for external clients throughout the design lifecycle. 

What you will be doing

Developing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV cable system engineering and design 
Prepare plant and equipment technical specification, power cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports
Ensuring correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, attend, and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
Perform technical calculations including cable size, rating calculations, TMF and EMF calculations, Sheath induced voltage calculations and other.
Ensuring all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures
Establish and promote best practice in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.　  
Who are we looking for

Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering　
Detail design Experience of HV cabling projects　
Co-ordination of HV Cable Works design and interfaces throughout project lifecycle including development of drawings & calculations　　
An understanding of the commercial and technical issues in undertaking a large-scale construction project
Ability and confidence to discuss engineering issues with people across various levels and disciplines　  

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, 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.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please contact Isobel Town on (phone number removed) or Email: (url removed) to discuss in more detail.  

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