Job Ref: 213143022

Date: 2021-02-05 17:17:01

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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.
Environmental Advisor – Milton Keynes – Earthworks & Drainage (13-14 month fixed term contract)  

Murphy Group are looking for a motivated and astute Environmental Advisor to join their award winning team at Milton Keynes to work on one of the UK's most prestigious projects. As the Environmental Specialist you will and assist the SHEs Manager in the implementation of Group SHES policies and provide SHES advice/support to employees solely for this project.

Why Murphy?
We work safely and sustainably to deliver essential infrastructure projects that keeps our economy moving. We are a leading global engineering and construction company founded in 1951, 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.

Here at Murphy, we recruit and retain our own people, and operate with five core values at the heart of everything we do. They define our culture and what it means to work for Murphy:

One family, one team, one Murphy – We work collaboratively to provide a seamless, integrated service to our clients. 
Always deliver – Our 'can do' attitude means that we aspire to deliver all our projects on time, on budget and to a high quality. 
Respect, integrity and accountability – We conduct business in a transparent, honest and professional manner. We act with integrity and are trusted by all our stakeholders. 
Never harm – We protect people, the environment and communities, no matter where we are or what we are doing. 
Continually improve – Innovation is integral to our success and we look to make improvements in all aspects of our work. We continuously strive to improve. 

Take a look at the role outline and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work in a team that rewards performance, drives personal development and offers a great place to work delivering exciting projects, then get in touch! 

The Role
* Establish and promote best practice in safety, health, environmental and sustainability (SHES) matters in conjunction with the SHES function
* Advise and support Managers and Supervisors to discharge their responsibilities for the SHES of employees and others to whom they have a duty as defined by Legislation and Company Procedures
* Ensure that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities, and to provide advice as and when required
* Support management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated in the SHES Plans
* Carry out regular inspections of sites and work places to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with Company Policy, Procedures and the relevant Statutory Provisions
* Carry out accident/incident investigations in accordance with the Company procedure and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences
* Collate Business / Contract SHES statistics in a timely manner and submit to the SHES Management & SHES function for reporting purposes
* Review SHES information to identify trends and areas for improvement.  Develop and implement SHES campaigns and improvement plans in agreement with the SHES Management
* Assist in the preparation & review of project SHES documents including those of 3rd parties.
* Produce SHESQ plans, procedures and associated documentation
* Identify significant SHES issues for contracts / yards and help set-up contracts / yards to include appropriate controls
* Identify SHES consents / permits or exemptions that are required and ensure they are obtained
* Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with Legislation, Company procedures and Contract Requirements
* Provide reports, presentations and information

About You
* Experience in an Environmental Specialist/Advisor role
* Qualified with an Environmental Degree
* Working knowledge of application of environmental law in the construction industry
* Construction/Infrastructure experience
* An understanding of the demands of a multi-site role in a hands-on Advisor capacity
* Working towards IEMA is desirable
* Some knowledge of the ISO 9001, 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 standards (Desirable)

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