In this role, you will lead the engineering design delivery for large HV transmission substations and manage multi-disciplinary design teams. You’ll drive design management across tender, FEED, and detailed design stages, ensuring safety, quality, and programme alignment. You’ll collaborate with internal and external designers and OEMs, influencing contract design work and constructability. The position sits at the heart of Murphy’s energy transmission projects, shaping delivery for UK operators and international sites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to advance sustainable, innovative energy infrastructure.
Pay / Benefits
27 days holiday
discretionary annual bonus
above market rate contributory pension
life assurance
enhanced maternity and paternity pay
cycle to work scheme
Responsibilities
Lead engineering design delivery for HV substation projects (132/275/400kV) and extensions
Lead design management at tender and Early Contractor Engagement, allocating resources across lifecycle stages
Coordinate multi-disciplinary design activities across internal/external designers and OEMs
Fulfil Principal Design Representative role, ensuring CDM 2015 compliance and proper design information management
Support business unit and group design management process improvements
Review design packs for technical compliance, quality, and completeness
Assist project planners with maintaining design aspects of programmes
Monitor engineering programme issues and liaise with procurement for services/equipment
Coordinate with Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers on constructability and permanent works
Oversight of contracts with Design Consultants, including fees, services, schedules, liabilities and warranties
Key requirements
Experience managing multi-disciplinary design packages on HV power projects
Electrical engineering education and high voltage project design experience
Experience as Principal Designer Representative under CDM 2015
Desirable: delivery of substation projects for UK Transmission Service Operators
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