Murphy is recruiting for a-Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Water)-to work within the Applied Engineering team in-Kentish Town, London.

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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.

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This role focuses on the design, maintenance, and optimisation of pumping stations, water storage facilities, and transmission systems playing a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of mechanical assets across the water network.

A day in the life of a Murphy Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

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• Reviewing 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.
• Developing mechanical and piping designs for pumping stations, reservoirs, and transmission pipelines.
• Preparing technical specifications, drawings, and documentation in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing detailed technical reports and documentation
• Conducting feasibility and conceptual studies, outline and detail designs and risk assessments.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, especially Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation to develop innovative solutions.
• Ensuring all designs and installations comply with UK Water Industry Mechanical Standards, WRc guidelines, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Providing technical support during project execution, commissioning, and operations.
• Providing constructive feedback on deliverables and performance of junior members of staff, assisting with the coaching and progression of their professional development.
• Undertake site visits and investigations when appropriate.
• Participate in and manage the successful delivery of all Formal Process Safety Assessments, including, but not limited to: HAZOP and ALM.

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Still interested, does this sound like you?

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• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (or similar) or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience in mechanical engineering within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of pumping systems, hydraulic principles, and mechanical asset lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good technical report writing skills suitable for submission to stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and commercial teams.

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About Murphy

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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 nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of- -5.4bn and -23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is-#MoretoMurphy

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If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call-Colin Shaw-on-(phone number removed)-to discuss in more detail. -

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Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK

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