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.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Initiative to identify issues and take corrective actions promptly.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to interact with our stakeholders and contractors.
- Ability to travel to operational sites in Southeast of England, Wales and West country
Technical Experience
- Proven experience in as a SHEQ advisor in the construction industry.
- Knowledge of relevant SHEQ regulations, standards and best practise pertinent to the Uk construction industry.
- Experience as a SHEQ advisor
Essential Qualifications
- NEBOSH Health & Safety for Construction Certificate or NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent)
- IOSH Membership (TechIOSH)
- Must have a full clean/UK – and willing to travel throughout Southeast England
Desirable Qualifications
- An environmental qualification.
Role Purpose
The SHEQ Advisor will be responsible for providing support and advice on all aspects of health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management, developing documentation, meeting legal, regulatory and company standards.
You will provide a key role assisting our project teams deliver projects whilst maintaining high in health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
The role will predominantly cover construction projects in the South East of England but with occasional travel outside of this area.
Role Summary
- Assist in the development, communication and provide guidance on SHEQ procedures.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conduct incident investigations, with root cause analysis, and contribute to the development of corrective action plans to prevent reoccurrence. Report incidents in line with Company and Client requirements.
- Produce and deliver learning bulletins, toolbox talks and monthly focuses about safety, health, wellbeing, environmental and quality issues.
- Review and assist with production of risk assessments, safe systems of work, construction phase health, safety and environmental management plans.
- Assist in the identification of 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.
- Carry out regular supply chain partner depot audits.
- Attend employee committee meetings for Safety, Health & Wellbeing and Environmental Sustainability.
- Carry out for cause and random D&A testing as required.
- Deliver training sessions to enhance SHEQ awareness and competency within the organisation.
- Liaise with Clients and other stakeholders as directed by the 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
- 23 days annual leave
- Car allowance (if deemed business user)
- Access to Peoples Pension scheme after completion of probation
- Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover if joining pension scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash after successful completion of probation
- Continuous Development Opportunities
