Regional SHEQ Advisor

The Company

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK's Net Zero targets.

With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the UK and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

The Opportunity

As a result of our ongoing growth and establishment of new offices, we are looking for a Regional SHEQ Advisor to join our recently formed team in South Wales where they will hold regional responsibility for Compliance matters across a range of Renewable Energy projects such as Solar Farms, District Heating Schemes, Energy Centres and Biomass Plants.

Due to a number of high-profile projects also being developed and operated by Vital Energi in London, this role will also involve site visits there approximately twice per week.

The Role

Reporting directly to the SHEQ Director you will be responsible for:

* Supporting project teams to ensure organisational approach to SHEQ is implemented to a consistently high standard

* Taking a risk-based approach when determining solutions and initiatives, and giving priority to high-risk and complex situations to ensure site-based personnel are following policies, procedures and regulations

* Liaising with subcontracted delivery partners to ensure compliance with CDM 2015, applying the Principles of Prevention throughout the project in order to promote a safe working environment

* Guiding project health and safety activities implemented by operational line managers used to help detect potential hazards early during planning stages

* Carrying out and reviewing assessments to consider risk reduction strategies

* Ensuring project teams are evaluating RAMS submitted by delivery partners

* Carrying out monthly inspections of site conditions to ensure policies/procedures are being properly implemented, and determining if hazards present have been identified and addressed accordingly

* Maintaining records of inspection findings and producing reports to suggest improvements

* Ensuring a timely and effective response to SHEQ incidents, conducting internal investigations to gather evidence necessary to identify root cause and prevent re-occurrence

* Ensuring all employees receive a site induction, weekly toolbox talks and relevant training to perform role/responsibilities

* Coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste and other waste streams

* Assisting in the delivery of audit programmes to ensure compliance with management systems under ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards

The Person

* Minimum NEBOSH Certificate or similar level qualification such as a Degree in H&S, NVQ Level 6, City & Guilds Diploma etc

* Membership of recognised professional body e.g Grad IOSH, CMIOSH (or working towards)

* Experience in auditing for 9001/14001/45001 (Internal Auditor qualification/training advantageous)

* Previous H&S experience in a M&E, Industrial, Energy or Utilities Construction environment

* Forces Leavers/Ex-Forces with above qualifications also invited to apply

* Full UK driving licence and comfortable with travel to sites (average 2-3 days per week in South Wales, 2 days in London by train, 1 day in office or home)

The Package:

* £50,000 - £55,000 DOE

* Vehicle Allowance

* Travel Expenses Covered

* Private Medical Package

* Contributory Company Pension Scheme

* Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

* Employee Assistance Programme

* 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays; additional holidays awarded in line with length of service

* Option to purchase/sell additional holidays

* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

* Discounted gym membership across the UK

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you