Senior Design Engineer
Date: 2026-09-18
Location: United Kingdom
Country Code: GB
Application Deadline: 2026-12-20T11:01:13.71
Job Description
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to work with Murphy Applied Engineering in our London office, Kentish Town. Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation, and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable, and economical engineering solutions.
Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in‑house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical, and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.
A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Design Engineer
- Representing the MAE team in collaborative project team meetings.
- Reporting to the team Senior/Principal Design Engineer or Senior Engineering Manager.
- Carrying out civil/structural designs.
- Undertaking site visits when appropriate.
- Collating feedback on solutions and contributing to lessons learned meetings.
- Preparing appropriate fully integrated permanent works proposals/solutions to meet the company's bid and project delivery stage requirements.
- Mentoring of junior staff and graduates within MAE.
Candidate Profile
- HND/Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- A designer proficient in, at least, concrete and steelwork design using both software and by hand using relevant design standards and Eurocodes.
- Capability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- Good communicator with a desire to develop relationships across the company.
- Open-minded approach to solving civil and structural engineering challenges to find the best solution from all perspectives of a project.
- Keen to visit the company's sites and offices.
- Working towards chartership with ICE/IStructE.
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.
- 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.
- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, etc.
About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. With a forward order book of 3.3 billion and 39 million invested in environmentally friendly plant, there really is #MoretoMurphy.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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Murphy is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the energy sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to sustainability, all while working in the vibrant South East of England. Join us to be part of impactful projects that contribute to the future of energy and enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions.
