Murphy is recruiting a Water MEICA Project Engineer to support our expanding Water & Wastewater portfolio, delivering full design‑to‑operation solutions for Uisce Éireann, Northern Ireland Water and other key clients, underpinned by our commitment to delivering safely, responsibly and to the highest standards.

What you will be doing:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Be familiar with the HSQE management system and procedures in conjunction with current statutory requirements.
• Provide coverage in the absence of the Project Manager, managing the day‑to‑day operation of the site when required.
• Be familiar with programme and budgets for the project, fully understanding the impact any overruns shall have.
• Review, prepare and submit detailed Method Statements and Risk Assessments prior to work activities commencing.
• Ensure the project is delivered in line with quality procedures, including FAT, SAT, ITRs, pipe pressure testing, hydrostatic tank testing and commissioning.
• Prepare and submit project handover files including O&M Manuals, Safety Files and As‑Constructed Drawings.
• Engage with suppliers and the subcontract chain to select vendors and support equipment selection and procurement.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, site staff, commercial resources and the general site team involved in the project.
• Monitor progress on-site to ensure delivery in line with the works programme, adjusting workflow as necessary to achieve or better the completion date.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through CPD, showing eagerness to learn while mentoring and training junior staff.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Minimum of a Level 7 Honours Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• An interest in developing a career within an industry-leading organisation.
• Ability to engage with suppliers and sub-contractors at procurement stage and in the delivery of their scope of supply during contract delivery.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good working knowledge in the use of GPS, total station and CAD.
• Full driving licence