Personal Attributes
- Demonstrate a genuine passion for safety, health & wellbeing, environmental and quality with a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development in this field.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, Etc)
- Strong communication skills to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising safety and quality.
- Ability to travel to operational sites in London and Southeast and home Counties of England, although nationwide travel may be required intermittently.
Experience Required
- Proven experience as a SHEQ Advisor in utilities or construction.
- Knowledge of relevant SHEQ regulations, standards and best practice
Essential Qualifications
- NEBOSH Level 4 National Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety Management Professionals or
- NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice
- Must hold a current UK Driving License
- IOSH membership (TechIOSH)
Desirable Qualifications
- NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety Management Professionals or
- NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice
- An environmental qualification such as IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management
- IOSH membership (GradIOSH)
Role Purpose
The ideal candidate will be academically strong, with a clear trajectory toward a future SHEQ Manager position within the next 18 to 24 months. They must possess the capability and confidence to support the SHEQ Manager in a range of key functions, including but not limited to:
• Reviewing and providing quality assurance on Accident and Incident Investigations
• Drafting and maintaining SHEQ procedures in alignment with corporate and legislative requirements
• Preparing and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality disciplines
This position requires a candidate who is not only technically proficient but also demonstrates leadership potential, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills. The role offers a clear development pathway, and the successful candidate will be supported and mentored with the expectation of progressing into a SHEQ Manager position within 1.5 to 2 years.
Role Summary
- Participate in the continuous improvement of SHEQ management system.
- Collaborate with the Business Unit SHEQ Manager to develop and monitor key performance indicators.
- Providing support to the operational teams in the necessary guidance, briefing and training required by individuals to carry out their work. Ensure all employees are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and understand the requirements of company procedures
- Mentor and provide guidance to SHEQ Advisors, SHEQ Apprentices and other team members
- Monitor operational teams via regular site inspections and management audits to determine
- whether work is being carried out in accordance with SHEQ policies, procedures and relevant statutory legislation.
- Suspend work at any time where compliance with health, safety or environmental legislation is in question and implement corrective action before leaving site where at all possible.
- Lead incident investigations, analysing root causes, and produce corrective action plans to prevent reoccurrence. Report incidents in line with Company and Client requirements.
- Develop and deliver learning bulletins, toolbox talks and monthly focuses about safety, health, wellbeing, environmental and quality issues.
- Review risk assessments, safe systems of work, construction phase health, safety and environmental management plans. Recommend mitigation strategies.
- Identify training needs for site-based personnel, bringing this to the attention of the Training Manager and Supervisor.
- Undertake internal audits and produce reports based on findings. Take an active role in external audits.
- Assist the Business Unit SHEQ Manager on the assessment and appointment of supply chain partners.
- Carry out regular supply chain partner depot audits. Arrange 1-1 SHEQ performance meetings with supply chain partners.
- Lead employee committee meetings for Safety, Health & Wellbeing and Environmental, Sustainability.
- Develop and actively participate in stand down events.
- Carry out for cause and random D&A testing as required (training provided).
- Develop and deliver training sessions to enhance SHEQ awareness and competency
- within the organisation.
- Assist and promote the Aligned Browne Culture (ABC) Programme.
- Liaise with external bodies including the Health and Safety Executive, Clients and other stakeholders as directed by the Business Unit SHEQ Manager.
- Produce reports on work/projects/activities carried out.
- Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of legislation and any developments that affect the industry.
- Act as a role model at all times in support of the company’s vision, priorities and values.
- Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 25 days annual leave
- Long Service Scheme
- Car allowance (if deemed business user) - £5,670 per annum
- Access to Group Pension Scheme after completion of probation
- Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
- Healthcare cover for employee only
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation
- CSR Programme (3 days supported per annum)
- Continuous Development Opportunities
