Environmental Advisor, Energy Projects & Sustainability

J Murphy & Sons Limited; Wenham Magna; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy is inviting applications for an Environmental Advisor to join the Energy team in Ipswich. The role focuses on promoting best practice, supporting project teams, and managing environmental responsibilities across construction projects.

You will require an Environmental Degree, knowledge of environmental law in construction, and experience in risk mitigation, permits, and ISO 14001 standards. Collaboration with SHES and external consultants will be essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified with an Environmental Degree.
• Working knowledge of environmental law in construction.
• Knowledge of risk mitigation for major projects (ecology, permits, water, biodiversity, waste).
• Knowledge of 14001 standards.
• ISEP membership toward PISEP desirable (company support).

Responsibilities

• Establish and promote best practice in environmental matters with SHES function.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure policy compliance.
• Carry out incident investigations and make prevention recommendations.
• Collate environmental statistics for SHES reporting.
• Review SHES information to identify trends and improvements.
• Develop SHES campaigns and improvement plans with SHES Management.
• Advise project teams on environmental responsibilities.
• Provide support to personnel to manage environmental responsibilities.
• Identify SHES issues and set up projects with appropriate controls.
• Identify required consents or exemptions.
• Maintain records to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with environmental specialists and ecology consultants.
• Share best practices with growing E&S function.

Skills

Site inspections

Environmental policy knowledge

Data analysis

Incident investigations

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Environmental degree

ISEP membership towards PISEP

Tools

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

Murphy is inviting applications for an Environmental Advisor to join the Energy team in Ipswich. The role focuses on promoting best practice, supporting project teams, and managing environmental responsibilities across construction projects.

You will require an Environmental Degree, knowledge of environmental law in construction, and experience in risk mitigation, permits, and ISO 14001 standards. Collaboration with SHES and external consultants will be essential.