Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Site Engineer to work with our Transportation & Infrastructure team on projects in and around Dublin.

With a proud history dating back to the 1960s, we provide practical, innovative results, working around the individual needs of our customers. Rail renewals to enhancements, bridge building, highways, ports and emergency earthworks – our award-winning team has extensive experience and has been involved in projects that have changed the face of transport networks in three countries.

We dedicate ourselves to being ‘better engineered’ to ensure our transportation infrastructure solutions meet and exceed customer requirements, delivering value for money through innovation.

What you will be doing:

• Supervise assistant and site engineers
• Assist with temporary works design schemes
• Take a personal interest in identifying, coaching and developing key staff.
• Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with Company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.
• Maintain good working relations with client / designer / Team, together with our supply chain.
• Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
• Communicate with foremen and supervisors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant for the use in the construction process.
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / project team.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.

Who we are looking for:

• Relevant CSCS card and required competency/skills certifications.
• 6–8 years’ proven experience on large, site‑based civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, deep drainage, earthworks, traffic management and general civil works.
• Temporary works experience as a TW Supervisor or TW Coordinator.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior engineering staff effectively.
• Skilled in producing, implementing and managing safe systems of work, with up‑to‑date surveying/CAD capability.
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging senior management, clients and the public, plus solid commercial awareness.
• Excellent understanding of civil engineering, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.