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.
Senior Engineering Manager
Would you like to join one of the UK's Best Big Companies as awarded by Best Companies? Murphy is currently recruiting for a Senior Engineering Manager to join our award-winning team. The Senior Engineering Manager will have overall responsibility for the engineering function (engineering, design management, quality assurance and control, document control) both on and off site for Murphy Applied Engineering, including the day-to-day management of all engineering activities.
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 and BIM 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 units in work winning as the technical leader coordinator 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,
* Manage the allocation of engineering resources to support the business,
* Promote the function internally and externally,
* 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.
Who we are looking for:
* Chartered Electrical Engineer
* Member of IET
* Further education qualification in Electrical Engineering
* Experience of working with National Grid, Power Transmission Networks
* Previous experience with National Grid technical specifications for substation design.
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.
Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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.
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