Environmental Advisor

J Murphy & Sons Limited; North Stifford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support environmental management in construction projects. Responsibilities include conducting audits, ensuring compliance with laws, and training site personnel. The ideal candidate has proven experience in environmental reporting and a strong analytical mindset. This role contributes to world-class infrastructure solutions in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of carrying out site audits/inspection and provision of environmental reports.
• Knowledge of implementing environmental controls to meet DCO/planning conditions.
• Ability to train others on environment management systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day environmental management of works associated with construction activities.
• Conducting environmental inspections and audits.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Site audits/inspection

Environmental reporting

Analytical thinking

Training others on management systems

Job description

directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. Visit www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy

A day in the life of a Murphy Environmental Advisor

• Supporting the day-to-day environmental management of works associated with construction activities
• Liaising with site teams, clients, stakeholders and the wider environmental team
• Conducting environmental inspections and audits
• Interpreting data and writing detailed reports
• Keeping up to date with the most recent changes in environmental law
• Creating waste management datasets
• Ensuring that biodiversity recommendations are met on site and protected species are undisturbed
• Reviewing relevant documents, including risk assessments, management plans, method statements and evidence relating to all proposed work activities
• Conducting tool‑box talks or other environmental briefings to site personnel and sub‑contractors
• Liaising with stakeholders and local authorities as required
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements and all relevant Company and Joint Venture policies and processes

Proven experience of carrying out site audits / inspection and provision of environmental reports

• Knowledge of implementing environmental controls to meet DCO/planning conditions
• Competence in leading investigations into environmental incidents
• Ability to train others on environment management systems and processes (e.g. EMS, TBTs)
• Some experience of waste management and KPI reporting
• Mathematical knowledge
• Ability to think analytically and critically

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'.