Senior SHESQ Manager in Tilbury

Senior SHES Manager – Ground Engineering Team

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior SHES Manager to join our Ground Engineering team based out of our JV office, in Tillbury, supporting Lower Thames Crossing.

We have a proven track record of successfully delivering both minor and major works across a range of sectors.

We also offer leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) capabilities, investing in digital solutions for new rigs, remote diagnostics and computer monitoring systems of rotary pile construction.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc.
• Equal Opportunity Statement

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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