Senior SHES Advisor

J Murphy & Sons; Porthmadog; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking a Senior SHES Advisor to implement and manage SHES systems and offer support across projects. The role involves advising on health and safety responsibilities, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a SHES advisory role, knowledge of ISO requirements, and a strong background in civil engineering or construction. This position provides an excellent opportunity for those passionate about improving safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SHES advisor or similar position.
• Strong knowledge and solid understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Proven ability to support management in Health & Safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support Managers and Supervisors on Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Ensure all personnel are aware of their statutory duties.
• Support teams to comply with SHESQ Plans.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations.
• Manage SHESQ related data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Proven experience in SHES advisory

Man management

Civil engineering and/or construction experience

NEBOSH qualification

MS package knowledge

Understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001

Job description

Murphyis 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 www.murphygroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X: #MoretoMurphy

The Senior SHES Advisor will assist the SHES Management in the implementation of Group SHES Management Systems and provide SHES advice and support to employees across the project.

A day in the life of a Murphy SHES Advisor

• Advise and support Managers and Supervisors to discharge their Health & Safety responsibilities towards employees as defined by Legislation and Company procedure
• Ensure that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities, and to provide advice as and when required
• Support management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated in the SHESQ Plans.
• Carry out accident/incident investigations in accordance with the Company procedure and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences
• Manage and collate the data on SHESQ related issues to find areas for continuous improvement through trends and data analysis
• Support and manage the audit programme; carry out audits when required
• Participate in working groups / forums as required
• Participate in the work of committees and joint consultations affecting the workforce as required
• Monitoring of equipment

Still interested does this sound like you ?

• Proven experience within a SHES advisor or in a similar position
• Previous exposure of man management
• Experience in civil engineering and/or construction
• SHES Membership i.e. NEBOSH qualified
• MS package knowledge
• Solid understanding of the requirements of the ISO 9001, 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 standards.