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. Visit (url removed) or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X:

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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