SHES Advisor

Murphy Group; Wooler, Bathgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a SHES Advisor to support health and safety within civil engineering projects. The role involves advising management, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, and improving safety practices through auditing and data analysis. Ideal candidates will have SHES experience, NEBOSH qualifications, and a sound understanding of relevant ISO standards. The firm offers generous holiday, competitive salary benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Subsidised canteen facilities

Professional development investment

Retail discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a SHES Advisor or in a Health & Safety role.
• Experience on Civil Engineering/Construction Projects.
• NEBOSH qualification and understanding of key standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers on Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with SHESQ Plans.
• Conduct accident investigations and recommend improvements.
• Manage SHESQ related data and audits.
• Implement Best Practices and innovations.

Skills

Experience in SHES Advisor or Health & Safety

Experience on Civil Engineering/Construction Projects

NEBOSH qualified

Understanding of ISO 9001, 14001, and BS OHSAS 18001

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a SHES Advisor to work with Natural Resources across the NARC project , between Wooler and Bathgate.

We maintain, operate, modify, design, construct and commission new energy networks and facilities across four countries; guiding our customers through the challenges of the energy transition and supporting their commitments to achieve net zero emissions. We provide safe and reliable specialist services as a trusted Engineering, Procure, Fabrication, Maintain and Decommissioning (EPFCM&D) partner. This includes work with onshore and offshore oil, gas pipelines, gas diversions and renewable energies.

A day in the life of a Murphy SHES Advisor:

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Advise and aid 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

Aid 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

Assist 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

Implement Best Practice and actively seeking innovations to introduce into the Business Unit

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Previous experience within a SHES Advisor, Health & Safety, or similar position.
• Experience on Civil Engineering / Construction Projects.
• SHES Membership i.e. NEBOSH qualifiedSolid understanding of the requirements of the ISO 9001, 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 standards.

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, Gold 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 £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

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.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801960464 to discuss in more detail.

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