Senior SHEQ Advisor

Hours of work: 45 hours per week

Location: Enfield, with ability to travel to operational sites in London and South East of England.

Role Purpose

The Senior 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 and helping deliver a culture of continual improvement. Senior SHEQ Advisors are responsible for mentoring and providing guidance to SHEQ Advisors.

Role Summary

· Participate in the continuous improvement of SHEQ management system.

· Collaborate with the Head of SHEQ 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 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 Head of SHEQ 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.

· Develop and deliver training sessions to enhance SHEQ awareness and competency within the organisation.

· Liaise with external bodies including the Health and Safety Executive, Clients and other stakeholders as directed by the SHE 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

Experience Required

* Proven experience as a SHEQ Advisor in utilities or construction.

* Knowledge of relevant SHEQ regulations, standards and best practice.

Essential Qualifications

* Relevant degree.

* NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety Management Professionals or NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice

* Must hold a current UK Driving License

* An environmental qualification

* IOSH membership (CertIOSH)

Benefits

* Competitive Salary

* 25 days annual leave

* Long Service Scheme

* Car allowance

* Access to Group Pension Scheme

* Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

* Healthcare cover for employee only

* Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Medicash

* CSR Programme (3 days supported per annum)

* Continuous Development Opportunities

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