Murphy is recruiting an Environmental Lead to join our growing Infrastructure team, delivering a major water infrastructure projects as part of the current AMP 8 frameworks, in partnership with our clients across the UK.
Murphy is a long-standing delivery partner to leading water clients across the UK and Ireland, including Thames Water, Severn Trent, Northern Ireland Water, Yorkshire Water, SES Water, Bristol Water, South East Water, and Uisce Éireann, where we operate over 25 facilities under full DBOM contracts.
A day in the life of a Murphy Environmental Lead:
- Leading environmental performance across major infrastructure, water, utilities and civil engineering projects.
- Advising project teams, clients and senior leaders on environmental risks, compliance and best practice.
- Building strong relationships with regulators including the Environment Agency, Local Authorities and statutory bodies.
- Securing and managing environmental permits, licences and consents to keep projects moving.
- Leading, mentoring and developing Environmental Managers, Advisors and specialists across multiple regions.
- Carrying out site visits, audits and assurance activities to drive environmental excellence and compliance.
- Supporting project delivery by identifying environmental risks early and implementing practical solutions.
- Driving continuous improvement in environmental performance, sustainability and resource management.
Still interested, does this sound like you?
- Degree qualified in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering or a related discipline.
- A member of IEMA, CIWEM or a similar professional body.
- Experienced in environmental management within water, utilities, infrastructure or major construction projects.
- Confident leading and developing environmental teams across multiple projects and locations.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting, waste management and compliance requirements.
- Experienced in working with regulators, particularly the Environment Agency.
- A strong communicator who can influence stakeholders and translate technical requirements into practical solutions.
- Proactive, collaborative and passionate about improving environmental performance across complex projects.
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, Platinum 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 £5.8bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy
If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call James Hing on 07353 134946 to discuss in more detail.
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