Technical Buyer

J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure.

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property.

Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businesses - Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities.

Murphy employs around 3,500 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as 'One Murphy' by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.

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Technical Buyer - Energy - Stonecross.
J Murphy and Sons Ltd are currently looking for a Technical Buyer to join our award-winning team. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. As the Technical Buyer you will report into the Materials Manager & assist the wider engineering unit.
Following the 'One Murphy' approach, we're able to deliver all aspects of the projects we work on. Murphy has designed, constructed and commissioned projects for clients including National Grid, SSE and ??rsted, on both transmission and distribution networks,
Recently awarded the 3rd Best Big Company in the UK to work for by Best Companies this is a fantastic time to join J. Murphy & Sons! Take a look at the role outline and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work as a Technical Buyer within a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch!
What you will be doing:
* Act as a link between Design/Engineering/Supply Chain & Construction teams throughout project life cycle (conceptual & detailed design, pre-construction, Project delivery, handover & closeout)
* Distribution of design information creating liaison with Design Managers, Engineering Managers, Project Managers, and consultants concerning project issues, scope changes, risks etc
* Keeping up to date with the supply chain and their products creating successful delivery of product information to facilitate correct identification of equipment/plant and fittings to be incorporated into the projects overall design.
* Successful delivery of relevant information to allow procurement to obtain compliant quotes and review prior to order placement Ensuring technical/specification compliance, documentation & quality of product deliverables.
* Communication between design and potential suppliers confirming product requirements are correct and in accordance with design data sheets and industry/client specifications prior to commencement of manufacture.
* Commercial awareness: Delivering items within confines of projected budget
* Production of project documentation/schedules to track deliverables of materials.
* Understanding of the principles of prevention & Health & Safety.

Who we are looking for:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HND or equivalent minimum is preferred but appropriate experience is also applicable
* Experience in the oil & gas industry with a focus around gas installations.
* Experienced within the manufacturing industry for gas processes would be advantageous
* A true passion and flare for technical profiling