SHEQ Advisor

My client, a regional Civil Engineering contractor are currently looking to recruit a SHEQ Advisor to join the business on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the sectors leading contractors within the region, benefiting from local work.

The successful SHEQ Advisor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable SHE regulations and quality control both on site and within other work areas, primarily focussed on supporting works on the Yorkshire Water frameworks.

Duties

* To ensure that SHEQ services are rendered to stakeholders effectively and efficiently.

* To advise and /or assist operational teams to ensure they meet our client and legal requirements.

* To provide knowledgeable advice on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire safety, hazardous substances, noise, HAVS etc. and general risk management relevant to site operations and other appliable work areas.

* To undertake SHEQ inspections and audits ensuring good standards are maintained and compliant with both legal and client requirements.

* To provide SHEQ input to the subcontractor/supplier approval process

* To identify potential SHEQ hazards, risks and opportunities, improvements to working processes and contribute to the development of effective SHEQ policies, objectives and procedures.

* To coordinate and assist/support with accident, incident and near miss investigations, facilitating production of meaningful reports and establishment of root cause(s) within the set timeframes.

* To identify learnings from incidents and recommend actions. Consult with SHEQ manager and update procedures as required.

* To monitor remedial / improvement actions and evaluate effectiveness of actions taken.

* To identify if employees understand SHEQ procedures/requirements and report concerns to respective managers and in monthly reports.

* To advise on SHEQ best working practices and procedural requirements.

* To contribute to SHEQ training needs analysis and training content / delivery as necessary.

* To provide monthly reports on SHEQ performance.

* To produce SHEQ newsletters, toolbox talks and bulletins and presentations.

* To represent the company at client SHEQ meetings, forums etc.

* To participate in SHEQ and project meetings at various levels (internal and external).

* To deliver SHEQ elements of general induction training.

* To ensure continual professional development and proactive participation in own performance review.

* To keep abreast of applicable SHE legislation and be familiar with company SHEQ policies and procedures

* Provide monthly data for inclusion in company reporting

* participate as required in external audits and assist with maintaining SSiP verification and corporate membership data so current.

* To assist the SHEQ manager as necessary.

* To assist with PQQ / bid responses.

Your profile

* Minimum NVQ level 3 / NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

* Working knowledge of ISO management standards, particularly ISO 18001/45001.

* Environmentally / quality aware, and willing to expand knowledge in these areas.

* Good MS skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

* Construction / utility / highways experience, particularly in respect of health and safety.

* Full and clean driving licence