Senior SHESQ Manager

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.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior SHES Manager:

• The Senior SHES Manager for the VSLM JV will be responsible for leading and managing all Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability aspects across the Joint Venture.
• The Manager will lead a team of SHES Advisors across the JV.
• This role ensures compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and company policies while promoting a proactive safety culture.
• The manager will ensure that all management system, reporting and cultural requirements of both joint venture partners and the client are met.
• Develop, maintain and implement the VSLM JV Management Systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001.
• Champion the Culture Development Programme (behaviour-based safety).
• Develop and deliver a SHES strategy for the joint venture, ensuring compliance with legislation, Client rules / codes of practice, and industry standards.
• Conduct and document regular site assurance audits, inspections, and annual performance reviews.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances, ensuring root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental impact and ensure compliance with sustainability goals and environmental regulations.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership to site teams, management, and subcontractors on all SHES matters.
• Deliver targeted training, inductions, and toolbox talks specific to high-risk activities.
• Maintain accurate SHES records, reports, and KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay up to date and advise senior management on relevant legislation, standards, and industry best practices.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure full compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
• Identify significant hazards and support the implementation of appropriate control measures.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Relevant Health & Safety Qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant SHES management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with one or more teams.
• Experience working in joint ventures would be beneficial.
• Experience leading incident investigations and dealing with regulatory bodies.
• Good written and spoken communication abilities.
• Good IT skills with a high attention to detail.
• A flexible and proactive approach.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Proven track record in highly regulated environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full clean driving licence.