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Location: London
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Recruiter: Murphy
Job Hours: Full-time

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If So Murphy are keen to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for a CRE to work on Cambridge South Station project, as the CRE you will play a pivotal part in the successful development and implementation of the portfolio of works. Your particular focus will be on influencing design organisations to develop designs that can be built efficiently and safely. During the construction phase you will oversee the engineering and construction teams, ensuring the works are built right first time. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a prestigious project that will offer you continued development working with and around an award winning team! 

If you think you fit the bill and want to work within a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch! 

Project Scope:
The project’s scope of work is exciting & varied and is comprised of earthworks, drainage, piling, pre-cast and in-situ concrete, structural steelwork, structural timber, cladding and glazing systems, and bridge structures.
To support the construction of the Cambridge South Station project. The project comprises the construction of a new four platform railway station and associated infrastructure to provide a connection to Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with destinations such as central London, Stansted Airport, Ely and Birmingham.

What you will be doing: 

  • Leading a team of design & site engineers to ensure works are safe, compliant and satisfy project requirements.
  • Resolving problems with multiple interfaces (between disciplines and sub-contractors)
  • Ensure construction is controlled, appropriately managed and achieves quality requirements 
  • Develop & manage construction sequence and build methodology with consideration for interfacing sub-contractors and their programmes.
  • Manage construction temporary works.
  • Seek and implement Value Engineering decisions – with benefit for costs, programme and quality. 
  • Work closely with wider team comprising CEM / CREs / QS / PM as required with engineering input
  • Who we are looking for: 
    A solution focussed proactive leader capable of coordinating teams of engineers to overcome interdisciplinary challenges – working across design teams and specialist contractors - previous CRE Construction experience is essential, and ideally can undertake TWC role and also fulfil duties of NR Project Engineer (self-assurance). 

    About Murphy

  • Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities. 
  • Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
  • Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.

  • What you’ll get in return

  • Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
  • Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
  • Above market rate contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
  • Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
  • Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
  • Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, cycle to work scheme etc
  • J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

    If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call 07483305548 to discuss in more detail.


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