Building Services Engineering for Construction Placement with Murphy (Energy Business Unit)
This placement will be based in our Energy Business Unit out of our Stonecross Office.
The Energy Business Unit is renowned for its extensive in-house expertise and experience together with a continued drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for clients. From our humble beginnings, we have continued to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands.
You can find out more about what current exciting energy projects we are working on here: Energy – Murphy Group
Location: Stonecross Office – 1 Bridge Court, Yew Tree Road, Stonecross Business Park, Golborne, WA3 3JD.
About the placement
As part of this placement, you will get involved in:
- Undertaking Health and Safety training concerning working in and around construction sites
- Shadowing experienced Site Engineers in their day to day duties
- Reading construction drawings & specifications
- Learn to use Site Engineering Instruments such as GPS, Levels and Total Stations
- Helping to compile quality record documentation for handover to customers.
- Reviewing and developing an appreciation of detailed design drawings produced by Murphy Applied Engineering design engineer land/or external design consultants.
- Learning the basics of CAD drawing packages such as Autodesk to produce 2D drawings.
- Performing and checking material quantity takes-offs from drawings by producing excel spreadsheets.
- Assisting in document control and design coordination of projects
Civil Engineering placements would be allocated a suitably qualified and experienced mentor / manager for the duration of their placement with Murphy. They would be introduced, onboarded, and supported by their mentor throughout their placement who would also act as their line manager, assuming responsibility for the individual’s welfare, and providing supervision and pastoral support.
All required IT will be provided for the individual, with access to the relevant internal murphy systems, intranet, and software packages necessary for the activities they will be undertaking.
Placement students would be introduced to Engineering roles in Murphy through vocational exercises, briefed by the individuals line manager which are intended to mimic typical engineering activities and deliverables.
About the business
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have 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 more than 4,000 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. There’s more to Murphy.
About the T Level – Building Services Engineering for Construction
During the 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of construction occupations.
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in construction, specifically in areas such as electric installation and maintenance, plumbing or heating.
- health and safety
- the science behind building design, surveying and planning
- making accurate and appropriate measurements
- construction methods
- building regulations and standards
- data management and information standards in construction
- relationship management and customer service
- how the Internet of Things (IoT) impacts construction
- digital engineering techniques
- mathematical techniques to solve construction problems
- construction design principles and processes
- the construction industry and its role in the economy
- sustainability and the environmental impact of construction
- business, commerce and corporate social responsibility
They will also learn about topics specific to building services engineering, including:
- building technology principles
- building services engineering systems
- maintenance principles
- tools, equipment and materials
This T Level course is currently on offer in Greater Manchester at:
- Bury College
- The Manchester College
- Oldham College
- Stockport College
- Trafford College
- Wigan & Leigh College
This placement may not be available with all colleges or providers. Please speak to your college or provider for more information about which placements may be available to you.
