Environmental Lead
| Company: | J Murphy & Sons |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45000-100000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, NW5 1TN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Dec 2026 |
Summary
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’
- 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 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.