Senior SHESQ Manager

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.

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
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• 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
  
  

 

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.8b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

  

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

 

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Colin Shaw on 07353 134 836 to discuss in more detail.