Murphy is recruiting for an Engineering Lead to work with our Transportation & Infrastructure team in Newbridge.
Murphy is recruiting for an Engineering Lead to join the Transportation, Infrastructure and Ground Engineering (T,I & GE) Business Unit. This is a key leadership role supporting the delivery of Design & Build transportation and infrastructure projects across the island of Ireland, as well as Ground Engineering projects across Great Britain and Ireland.
The Engineering Lead will report directly to the T,I & GE Managing Director and will be responsible for leading and driving all engineering initiatives within the business unit. The successful candidate will manage a team of Engineering Designers, Design Managers, and Document Controllers, promoting innovation and best practice across both live projects and tender activities.
The role will also be accountable for ensuring that all live projects comply with required quality standards, procedures, and governance requirements. The Engineering Lead will work closely with project teams to ensure that robust quality processes are established and maintained, including the effective implementation of Dalux software for the management of Inspection and Test Checklists, Non‑Conformance Reports, on site.
What you will be doing:
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
Manage the business unit design function
Take a proactive role in the management of careers and the learning & development of all engineering staff, including carrying out personal development reviews of reportees
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 Engineering leader in bids, with the application of engineering, design management and quality
Lead the engineering design delivery to projects to contribute a clear view for delivering engineering, design management and quality
Involvement in the development of Business Unit and Group Design Management continual process improvement activities
Review design pack submissions as required for technical compliance, quality and completeness
Actively pursue performance improvement of the engineering capability and function
Manage compliance with Standards and Client requirements and assist in monitoring to ensure working to standard requirements
Ensure an understanding of, and an influence on the contracts Design Consultants are working under including their fees, schedule of services, programme, and liabilities and warranties
Review and liaise with internal Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers to ensure appropriate consideration of constructability and required permanent works
Review the allocation of engineering resources to support the business
Keep management informed of business area activity and progress achieved
Advise on the recruitment of engineers and design managers to support the business requirements
Engage with universities and support the annual graduate recruitment
Supporting the improvement of working practices including integration of digital (and data management) capability will be a key focus area
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
Who we are looking for?
Chartered Engineer
Civil Engineering Degree
Experience in a leadership role in the engineering function of a major 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
What’s in it for you?
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
Company Vehicle
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
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.
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