BIM Engineer/Senior BIM Engineer/ Principal BIM Engineer

Murphy is recruiting for a Principal Engineer to work with Murphy Applied Engineering. This role can be based out of our Cannock, Kentish Town, London or Stone Cross, Manchester offices. 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with the Engineering Manager (HV Plant) to prepare 3D models of substation HV plant layouts for new build and extensions of electrical substations up to 400kV.
• Preparing technical specifications for electrical plant items like circuit breaker, disconnector, earth switches, instrument transformers, for Air Insulated and Gas Insulated switchgear.
• Preparing client drawings using AutoCAD of detailed design aspects, such as layout and elevations, earthing, mechanical interlocking schemes as required in line with client's technical specification.
• Working with Senior Design Engineers and CAD operators to prepare Design Packages for final checking before Client review and issue for construction purposes, ensuring quality and high standards are maintained.
• Providing technical support during construction & commissioning including formal response to site technical queries.
• Collaborating closely with other sections of the substation engineering design team on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Supervising assistant engineers, apprentice engineers or CAD operators, providing mentoring where required.
• Supporting tenders, driving innovation and producing cost-effective integrated substations solutions.
• Developing knowledge of National Grid Specifications with the view to applying for National Grid TP137 Contractor Design Approval Engineer as and when required.

Experience required:

• At least 5-7 years in HV Electrical Plant layout designs.
• Knowledge of the working principle of different types of Electrical Plant and instruments transformers.
• Understanding of protection and control interfaces for AIS and GIS substations.
• Efficient in Revit, Navisworks (or other relevant 3D systems) and AutoCAD software application for making 3D models and 2D drawings.

Benefits include:

• 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.

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. With a forward order book of £5.8 billion and £39 million invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Colin Shaw on 07353 134 836 to discuss in more detail. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.