Principal Engineer - Temporary Works Job Alness area,Scotland UK,Engineering

Job Description

Job Title:

Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

Job Location:

Alness (IV17 0PH
)

Country/Region:
United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Principal Engineer - Temporary Works to work with Murphy Applied Engineering in Scotland
.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of skills, adding value across sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation, and design to deliver sustainable and economical solutions.

In this role, you will provide safe, economic, and constructible solutions within project time frames for the company’s Business Units, supporting key UK projects such as SSEN’s ASTI Pathway to 2030 and other infrastructure projects.

A day in the life of a Murphy Principal Engineer - Temporary Works

Act as the Project Design Engineer on multiple projects, serving as the central contact and coordinator.

Maintain knowledge of client requirements, specifications, design codes, and industry best practices.

Be responsible for the technical and commercial delivery of assigned projects.

Prepare and manage cost proposals for tenders and live projects.

Lead a small temporary works team and foster relationships with project managers and directors.

Expand the internal order book and deliver projects across the UK.

Mentor junior staff and graduates.

Visit sites as appropriate.

Gather feedback and contribute to lessons learned.

Collaborate with other Principal Engineers to develop the department.

Interested? Does this sound like you?

HND/Bachelor/Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering
Chartered with ICE or IStructE
Experience in financial management of projects
Strong analytical and design skills
Good communicator, relationship builder
Open-minded approach to solving engineering challenges
Keen to visit sites and offices across the country
Visible leadership qualities

What’s in it for you?

27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
Discretionary bonus and annual salary review
Market-leading contributory pension scheme
Life assurance, health screening, sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, returners bonus
Additional benefits: retail discounts, gym memberships, cycle scheme

About Murphy

Murphy is a sector-leading employer, Gold Investors in People accredited, with a reported operating profit increase of 57%. Our diverse workforce includes over 60 nationalities. With a £5.4bn order book and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024, we offer #Moreto Murphy
.

If you cannot apply via the usual process, contact Michelle Penlington at for more details.

Murphy is unable to employ individuals without legal right to work in the UK.

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