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Design Engineer
Design Engineer – Geotechnical (Kentish Town, London)
Murphy is recruiting for a Design Engineer to work within our Applied Engineering division from our London office, based in Kentish Town.
We are currently looking for a Geotechnical Design Engineer to join our award-winning team. Renowned for our in-house expertise and relentless pursuit of innovation, the Senior Design Engineer will deliver safe, practical, and cost-effective designs for internal clients. These will meet the highest standards of professional competence while ensuring full compliance with Company procedures.
### About Murphy Applied Engineering
Murphy Applied Engineering is a multidisciplinary function dedicated to "Better Engineered" solutions. Our mission is to provide smart, safe, and constructible designs within tight project timeframes, supporting industries across water, energy, and power. Our specialist disciplines include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Surveying
- Permanent and Temporary Civil & Structural Works
A Day in the Life
As a Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering constructability reports for linear infrastructure projects
- Conducting Pre-FEED and FEED studies for major pipeline and HV power cable infrastructure projects across the UK
- Supporting planners and estimators with technical input during FEED phases
- Leading design risk assessments and reviewing technical reports
- Coordinating design activities within the engineering team and representing the design department at internal/external meetings
- Conducting site visits as required
- Accurately recording time spent on projects and managing team workloads
- Coaching and mentoring team members for professional growth
- Assisting bid teams with technical input for tender submissions, including design estimates
- Providing specialist knowledge for trenchless crossing designs (e.g., HDD, microtunnels, auger bores)
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### Requirements
To excel in this role, we are seeking a candidate with:
- A degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
- Chartership (or on track to achieve it) with a professional institution regulated by the Engineering Council
- Experience with National Gas standards for transmission pipelines, as well as UK, EU, and international standards (e.g., PD8010, BS EN 14161, BS EN 1594)
- Familiarity with UK and international plastic pipe standards
- Direct experience in construction and design of linear infrastructure projects, including trenchless crossing technology
- Strong background in Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed design of major UK-based infrastructure projects, aligned with Net Zero targets (2050)
- Experience with consent requirements for:
- Rail (NWR Forms A, B, and C)
- Road (CD622)
- Watercourse crossings (Environment Agency)
- Technical knowledge of construction plant and equipment for steel pipelines and plastic cable ducts
- Geospatial analysis software skills (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
- Exceptional technical report writing abilities
- Awareness of UK environmental restrictions relevant to the role
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### Why Choose Murphy?
We invest heavily in your long-term success as part of our Dedicated and continued professional development program. Additional benefits include:
- 27 days holiday (bank holidays included) + optional additional 2 days per year (holiday allowance increases with tenure)
- Discretionary annual bonus and salary reviews
- Above-market-rate pension scheme
- Life assurance, health screenings, and enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay, including a maternity returners bonus
- Extra weeks holiday and wedding bonus for filming/unofficial celebrations
- Subsidised canteen facilities in all core locations
Our broader Murphy benefits package includes:
- Retail cashback & discounts
- Discounted gym memberships
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- ...and more
About Murphy
- Platinum Investors in People accredited employer, in a sector-leading business
- Operating profit grew by 57% compared to the previous year
- A diverse workforce representing over 60 nationalities and a wide range of backgrounds
- £5.8b forward order book, with £39m invested in environmentally friendly plant – as we continue our commitment to sustainability, #MoretoMurphy is more than a tagline. It’s an invitation.
Applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in the UK.
Note: If you are unable to apply through the usual channels, please contact Colin Shaw on 07353 134 836 for further discussion.
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