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Mechanical Engineer

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer


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 Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Represent the MAE Energy Team (Gas, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture), when necessary, at internal and external meetings.
  • Review Scopes of Works provided by Clients (both internal and external) at Tender stage, managing and developing the returned Tender submission within the specified time constraints. This includes developing cost resource estimates, execution plans and project programmes.
  • Produce output for the internal design team and the interface with external design houses for several Scopes of Works at any given time within a confirmed fixed cost and programme.
  • Carry out the review and or approval of all design documentation for a given Scope of Work, prior to formal Client issue.
  • Deliver mechanical design deliverables at differing engineering stages including: Feasibility, FEED, detailed design, construction support and advice.
  • Ensure the successful delivery of a quality Mechanical Design Package
  • Liaise with other departments and project teams within the company with respect to design requirements.
  • Undertake site visits when appropriate.
  • Participate in and manage the successful delivery of all Formal Process Safety Assessments, including, but not limited to: HAZID, HAZOP, Safe Working Design Studies, Site Layout, SIL Determination.



Still interested, does this sound like you?

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (or similar) or working towards chartership.
  • Experience in Oil & Gas sector and familiarisation with the IGEM Suite of standards for Gas Pipeline and Installations as well as other and International Pipeline codes.
  • Experience of interfacing with Clients such as Gas Transmission and Cadent and knowledge of their Specifications and Standards including the G/17 and G/35 design assurance process
  • Good technical report writing skills suitable for submission to stakeholders.
  • Feasibility, conceptual and detailed design experience associated with the development of all aspects of Natural Gas Above Ground Installations and Pipelines.



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, Gold 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 , but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy


If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Michelle Penlington on 07935344342 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

Mechanical Engineer

London, UK
Full time

Published on 11/17/2024

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