Environmental Advisor (21600)

J. Murphy & Sons Limited.

Environmental Advisor (21600)

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J. Murphy & Sons Limited., Kiltyrie, Perth and Kinross

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 3 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: dd56089b78c84838ad88b1d00dee1c22

Full Job Description

Murphy is currently recruiting for an Environmental Advisor to join our award-winning team on the SSE ASTI Framework in Scotland. Our team is known for its extensive in-house expertise and continual drive to innovate within the industry. The Environmental Advisor will assist the SHESQ Management in the implementation of Group SHESQ Management Systems and provide SHESQ advice and support to employees.

Following the 'One Murphy' approach, we're able to deliver all aspects of the projects we work on. Murphy has designed, constructed, and commissioned projects for clients such as National Grid, SSE and Ørsted, on both transmission and distribution networks within the Energy sector.

What you will be doing:

  • Establish and promote best practice in environmental and sustainability matters in conjunction with the SHES function.

  • Carry out regular inspections of sites and workplaces to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with Company Policy, Procedures, and the relevant Statutory Provisions

  • Carry out incident investigations in accordance with the Company procedure and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences.

  • Collate Business / Contract environmental and sustainability 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

  • Advise and support project teams with managing their environmental and sustainability responsibilities.

  • Provide advice, support, and assistance to all project personnel to enable them to manage their environmental responsibilities.

  • 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

    Experience in an Environmental Advisory role

  • Qualified with an Environmental Degree

  • Working knowledge of application of environmental law in the construction industry

  • Construction/Infrastructure experience

  • Working towards IEMA is desirable.

  • Knowledge of the ISO 9001, 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 standards

    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

  • Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc


  • About Murphy
  • Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.

  • Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.

  • Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy's inclusive culture.


  • Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

    As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

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