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Works Superintendent

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd
New Denham · posted 27 July 2026
Job type
full time
Location
New Denham, Buckinghamshire
Category
Construction
Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water.  Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’ - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy What your day will look like: •    Manage on-site resources including plant, machinery, and materials, to optimise productivity and project efficiency. •    Oversee Multiple workstreams across various sectors, Earthwork / Drainage & Civil operations, applying best practices and maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards. •    Coordinate effectively with subcontractors and internal teams to maintain workflow and meet project timelines.•    Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety Requirements. •    Site briefings, risk assessments. •    Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders.  •    Maintain Murphy project quality controls to help us always deliver. •    Maintain rigorous quality control and deliver work to the highest specification, ensuring project success from start to finish. What we need from you: •    Experience on Major Projects – Substation  •    CSCS •    SSSTS / SMSTS Card holder   •    SR163 hodler   •    Strong communicator •    Strong collaborator with the ability to build solid working relationships across the team. •    Flexibility to travel and stay away from home. •    Proficiency in relevant engineering software and Microsoft suites, in particular Microsoft Excel •    Full UK driving licence
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